Unley
2018-2022 electoral district map
Electoral District of Unley map (PDF 865 kB)
Features of the district
Location
Unley is a largely residential area immediately south of the Adelaide central business district and parklands.
Area
Approximately 14.1 km2
Localities
Unley includes the suburbs of Eastwood, Frewville, Fullarton, Glenside, Glenunga, Goodwood, Highgate, Hyde Park, Kings Park, Malvern, Myrtle Bank, Parkside, Unley, Unley Park and Wayville. It also includes parts of the suburbs of Glen Osmond and Millswood.
History
The district was created in 1936 and became effective at the 1938 elections.
Origin of the name
This district takes its name after the suburb which lies within it. Unley was the family name of the wife of Thomas Whistler, owner of land in Unley which was laid out around 1857. The name may also be named after the village of Undley in Suffolk, England.
Key boundary changes compared to 2014
Unley gains the suburb of Kings Park and parts of the suburbs of Goodwood, Millswood and Wayville.
Representation & Results
Members since first represented in 1938
| Member | Affiliation | Period |
| John M. McLeay | IND | 1938 - 1941 |
| Colin R. Dunnage | LCL | 1941 - 1962 |
| Gilbert R.A. Langley | ALP | 1962 - 1982 |
| Milton K. Mayes | ALP | 1982 - 1993 |
| Mark K. Brindal | LIB | 1993 - 2006 |
| David G. Pisoni | LIB | 2006 - |
Election results
2018 State Election results
2014 State Election results
2010 State Election results