Maylands, South Australia

Maylands Adelaide, South Australia
Population:	1,424 (2001 census)
Established:	1876
Postcode:	5069
Area:	0.5 km² (0.2 sq mi)
Location:	4 km (2 mi) from Adelaide
LGA:	City of Norwood Payneham St Peters
State District:	Norwood
Federal Division:	Adelaide
Suburbs around Maylands: Evandale Evandale Payneham South Stepney Maylands Trinity Gardens Norwood Norwood Beulah Park

Maylands is a suburb of Adelaide located within the City of Norwood Payneham St Peters, and bounded by the main roads Portrush Road and Magill Road.

History

Maylands was named after Emma Josephine May, the second wife of William Wadham, an early settler who sold the land that made up the original town in 1876.

Maylands consists of mostly medium density residential properties, predominantly in an east-west elevation with most streets in the suburb oriented north-south. Many of its houses having been built in the late 19th century and early 20th century, there are South Australian examples of colonial, Federation and some art deco architecture. Unlike Stepney, to Maylands' west, the dwellings are usually larger with some remaining homes attached to small market gardens. There are few "workers cottages", but most are found in the north-western section of the suburb.

Some heritage preservation has occurred in the suburb. The then, Metropolitan Tramways Trust (or MTT) was converted into a set of unit accommodation by the South Australian Housing Trust. The suburb is also known for its antique stores along Magill Road.

Landmarks

One of the most notable landmarks includes the Maylands Hotel, which is located opposite Cruickshank Reserve on the south eastern corner of the Phillis and Clifton Streets intersection. The hotel remains whereas the Tip-Top Bakery site on the south-western corner of the same intersection was demolished and replaced by townhouses.

The Maylands Hotel has become a popular eatery, with it arguably being off the beaten track and hidden in leafy suburbia. Up until the 1990s, the hotel had a beer garden. With the introduction of poker machines into South Australia, this beer garden was replaced by an extended dining area and poker machine area.

Politics

Maylands is represented in the Norwood electorate in the Parliament of South Australia, and within the Division of Adelaide in the Australian House of Representatives.

References

Coordinates: 34°54′40″S 138°38′13″E / 34.911°S 138.637°E / -34.911; 138.637