Unley, South Australia

28. Mar, 2011

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Unley

Is an inner-southern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. The relatively wealthy area lies within the City of Unley. The suburb is the home of the Sturt Football Club, an SANFL team. Unley neighbours the Parklands, Fullarton, Hyde Park, Malvern, Parkside, Wayville. The boundaries of Unley are Greenhill Road (north), Unley Road, Maud Street and Windsor Street (east), Cremorne Street and Opey Avenue (south) and King William Road (west). Unley is a city rich in history, character and atmosphere. It is one of the most sought-after areas, only minutes from Adelaide”s CBD. The Corporation of the City of Unley is a pro-active and progressive Council that plays an important role in the lives of Unley residents and businesses. Its key focus has always been to create new opportunities for its community while preserving the unique heritage of the area.

History

Prior to British settlement, Unley was home to the indigenous peoples of the Kaurna tribe. Settlement by migrants commenced in the mid-19th century with arrivals predominantly from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and to a small extent German speaking lands. At this time a small number of other ethnic groups also appeared. The land was cleared of native forest to farm sheep and cattle and to plant vineyards and orchards. There were also farms. Since then, it has developed into a commercial hub, just south of Adelaide’s city centre. The suburb also has a significant Greek Australian population.

Unley Museum

Unley Museum

80 Edmund Avenue
Unley, Adelaide
South Australia
Australia

Visit Unley Museum and discover the treasures and stories of this historic corner of Adelaide. Through our vibrant and changing exhibitions you can take a peak into the past. Open a drawer, delve into a box or slide back a panel and reveal stories and objects from Unley’s past. Read about the challenges of establishing a garden in an 1853 diary, meet the silkworm producer Mr Wurm or find out why the Unley firemen went on strike in 1912. There are interactives for kids and a community gallery as well as guided bus tours and education programs.

Monday: 10am to 4pm Tuesday: 10am to 4pm Wednesday: 10am to 4pm Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: 1.30pm to 4.30pm Public Holiday: Closed Christms Day: Closed Good Friday: Closed.

Unley Road
Unley Road
Unley, Adelaide
South Australia
Australia

Unley Road

Unley Road is one of Adelaide’s premier shopping streets, offering an attractive shopping centre as well as antiques, galleries, fashion and food among leafy streets. Among the big name boutiques on Unley Road, you’ll find many smaller fashion houses offering original, funky fashion. There’s a wide choice of fine quality restaurants, sitting alongside cafes offering outdoor tables and a lively atmosphere. Unley is an area rich in history, character and atmosphere, having grown from a farmland known for its orchards and vineyards, to a cosmopolitan hub famed for its food, fashion and fun. For some nightlife fun, head to the Boho Bar for its eclectic atmosphere and live entertainment. This suburb, just minutes from the Adelaide city centre, has a remarkable visual record of heritage buildings, both commercial and residential. See the grand mansions of Victoria Avenue and the village-like atmosphere of Highgate – all framed by the beauty of wide, green leafy streets.

Arts and Culture

The City of Unley is proud of our rich and creative traditions, practices and aspirations in arts and culture. Arts and culture reflect, shape and challenge our personal and community identities. The City of Unley provides great opportunities for people to engage with and participate in a dynamic and vibrant environment that encourage positive ways of living together. We believe in collaborating with the community and

Hangin On in Unley Road

organisations to support a whole range of activities, projects, programs, festivals, exhibitions, events, facilities and understandings that are part of the cultural fabric of our area.

In past years Council has supported a diverse range of projects including: