Named after Sir John Hindmarsh 1786–1860, first Governor of South Australia.
Area and Location Description:
Hindmarsh covers an area of approximately 78 sq km in inner western Adelaide. The main suburbs include Adelaide Airport, Ascot Park, Brooklyn Park, Edwardstown, Fulham, Glenelg, Grange, Henley Beach, Kidman Park, Kurralta Park, Morphettville, Plympton, Richmond, Semaphore Park, Torrensville, West Beach and West Lakes.
Products/Industries of the Area:
Aviation, tourism, major retailing, small industries and numerous sporting venues.
First Proclaimed/Election:
1903
Demographic Rating:
Inner Metropolitan
Members:
Georganas, S (ALP) 2016–
Williams, M (LP) 2013–2016
Georganas, S (ALP) 2004–2013
Gallus, C (LP) 1993–2004
Scott, J L (ALP) 1980–1993
Cameron, C R (ALP) 1949–1980
Thompson, A V (ALP) 1946–1949
Makin, N J O (ALP/FLP/ALP) 1919–1946
Archibald, W O (ALP/NAT) 1910–1919
Hutchison, J (ALP) 1903–1909
