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Glynde, South Australia

Glynde
AdelaideSouth Australia
Population 1,790 (2006 census)
Established 1856
Postcode(s) 5070
LGA(s) City of Norwood Payneham St Peters

Glynde is a suburb of Adelaide in the City of Norwood Payneham St Peters.

It was laid out in 1856 by Edward Castres Gwynne, whose father had been the rector of the Sussex village of Glynde; he also named the adjacent suburb of Firle. He owned a large estate near the village, where had an orangery covering eight acres. The Duke of Edinburgh reportedly once visited Gwynne's estate to find the family away from home.

The historic Glynde House is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register.

Coordinates: 34°53′24″S 138°39′14″E / 34.890°S 138.654°E / -34.890; 138.654



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