Bolivar
SA 5110 • South Australia
About Bolivar
Bolivar is an outer northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, located approximately 17 kilometres north of the Adelaide city centre within the City of Salisbury local government area. Established in 1956 and covering around 11 square kilometres, the suburb has a population of 357 and carries a rich history — it was named after the General Bolivar Hotel, itself named after the sailing ship Bolivar that brought early settlers to the colony. The suburb holds a notable place in Australian aviation history as the site of some of the country's earliest powered flights, carried out in March 1910.
Bolivar is best known today for the Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Centre, one of South Australia's largest water recycling facilities, which dominates much of the suburb's land use. The surrounding area is largely industrial and semi-rural, bordered by the suburban communities of St Kilda, Paralowie, and Globe Derby Park. Nearby Salisbury provides residents with shopping centres, schools, a train station on the Gawler Line, and a range of community services, making it the primary hub for Bolivar's residents.
Bolivar falls under postcode 5110 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Taylor electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Route 891, 892 — Salisbury Interchange 10-15 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Access via Port Wakefield Road (Main North Road); bus connection to Salisbury Station for train to city
Primarily industrial suburb with minimal retail; a car or bus connection to Salisbury is required for daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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49A Kensington Way