Division Profile
| Division Name |
KINGSTON |
| State |
South Australia |
| Elected Member |
Richardson, K (LP) 2004- |
| Name Derivation |
Named after Charles Kingston 1850-1908, Premier of South Australia 1893-99. |
| First Proclaimed / Election |
1949 |
| Area |
377 sq. kms |
| Demographic |
Outer Metropolitan |
| Seat Status |
Marginal |
| Enrolment |
94,131 |
| Turnout |
95.31% |
| Informal |
5.77% |
| Location |
Kingston division covers an area of approximately 377 sq km from Hallett Cove and O'Halloran Hill in the north to Sellicks Beach in the south. The main suburbs include Aldinga Beach, Christie Downs, Christies Beach, Hackham, Hallett Cove, Happy Valley, Huntfield Heights, Lonsdale, McLaren Flat, McLaren Vale, Maslin Beach, Moana, Morphett Vale, Old Noarlunga, Onkaparinga Hills, Port Noarlunga, Reynella, Seaford, Sellicks Beach, Sheidow Park, Port Willunga, Trott Park, Willunga and Woodcroft. |
| Products and Industry |
Wineries, motor vehicle production, major retailing and various small industries including brickworks, optical lenses, clothing and engineering occupy the northern part of the division. |
Members
| RICHARDSON, K (LP) 2004- |
| COX, D (ALP) 1998-2004 |
| JEANES, S (LP) 1996-1998 |
| BILNEY, G N (ALP) 1983-1996 |
| CHAPMAN, H G P (LP) 1975-1983 |
| GUN, R (ALP) 1969-1975 |
| BROWNBILL, K C M (LP) 1966-1969 |
| GALVIN, P (ALP) 1951-1966 |
| HANDBY, H H (LP) 1949-1951 |
Please Note: the division profile displayed above was at the time of the election. Please consult the AEC website for the most current division profile.
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