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Allenby Gardens, South Australia

Allenby Gardens
AdelaideSouth Australia
Population
Established 1922
Postcode(s) 5009
Location 4.7 km (3 mi) NW of Adelaide city centre
LGA(s) City of Charles Sturt
State electorate(s) Croydon
Federal Division(s)
Suburbs around Allenby Gardens:
Beverley West Croydon West Croydon
Beverley Allenby Gardens Welland
Flinders Park Torrensville Torrensville

Allenby Gardens is a western suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Charles Sturt.

Laid out in 1922, the suburb was briefly advertised as Gallipoli Gardens before being named Allenby Gardens in honour of the British Field Marshal, Lord Allenby.

The first Allenby Gardens Post Office was renamed West Croydon, South Australia on 1 March 1945; on the same day a new office opened within the present boundaries of the suburb.

Allenby Gardens Primary School is located on Barham Street. It been in operation since 1926.

Coordinates: 34°54′14″S 138°33′18″E / 34.904°S 138.555°E / -34.904; 138.555


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