What to know about Norwood
- Norwood had 6,354 residents at the 2021 Census and a median age of 40.Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census QuickStats (Norwood (SA))
- 9.1% of Norwood residents were aged 25 to 29, against 6.6% across South Australia.Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census QuickStats (Norwood (SA))
- On Census day, 4.4% of employed Norwood residents cycled to work, against 0.9% across South Australia.Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census QuickStats (Norwood (SA))
- Regular use of a council park or reserve for fitness classes, for up to six months, needs a permit from the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.Source: City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters
- The River Torrens Linear Park runs almost 47 kilometres from the hills to the coast and is popular for walking, running and cycling.Source: City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters
Norwood at a glance
Norwood had 6,354 residents at the 2021 Census with a median age of 40. 9.1% were aged 25 to 29, above the state figure of 6.6%. Cycling to work was more common than in most of the state, at 4.4% of employed residents against 0.9% across South Australia. Plenty of people here already move under their own steam.
Council parks and permits
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters lists short-term hire of up to six months, on a regular basis, for uses such as fitness classes and sports training, and that hire needs a permit. A trainer running a weekly session in a local reserve should have one. The council also lists the Norwood Swimming Pool among its sporting facilities, on Phillips Street in Kensington.
The Linear Park
The River Torrens Linear Park stretches almost 47 kilometres from the hills to the coast and is a popular spot for walking, running and cycling. A trainer can use a section of it for a brisk walk or running intervals, depending on where you are starting from.
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Norwood questions
Does a trainer need a permit to use a Norwood park?
For regular use, yes. The council requires a permit for short-term hire of a park or reserve on a regular basis, including fitness classes, for up to six months.
Can a trainer come to my home in Norwood instead?
You can ask for that. Mention home sessions in your enquiry, and we pass that on with the rest of your details.