Adelaide

Adelaide is the local government area overseeing the city center, the North Adelaide suburb, and the parklands that surround both. This administration manages public libraries, car parks, and various facilities that keep the central district functioning for residents and visitors.

The local government was established in 1840 as the city's administrative body, though it was briefly suspended from 1843 to 1852 when control reverted to the colonial government. It has operated continuously since then in managing the urban area.

The council supports numerous festivals throughout the year, including the Adelaide Festival of Arts, maintaining cultural venues and organizing community gatherings in public spaces.

Visitors can use free buses in the central area and access public libraries and cycling paths throughout the district. The various services are spread across the zone, making exploration by foot or bicycle straightforward.

The administration oversees an extensive network of parks that encircle the city center, forming a green boundary between the central zone and surrounding areas. These green spaces are a defining feature of how the city is laid out.

Location: South Australia

Inception: 1840

Capital city: Adelaide

Elevation above the sea: 50 m

Website: https://cityofadelaide.com.au

GPS coordinates: -34.93333,138.60000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:00