The City of Playford is a local government area of South Australia in Adelaide's northern suburbs. It was named in recognition of Sir Thomas Playford, who played a part in the development of the area, and was South Australia's premier from 1938–1965. The city covers an area of 345 km2 (133 sq mi), and is home to over 90,000 residents. Playford was the fastest growing local government area in South Australia in the 2010s.
City of Playford
Looking northwest over Greenwith and the Little Para Reservoir from an aeroplane flying west down the River Torrens valley. The dark area on the far side of the reservoir is the suburbs of the City of Playford. In the background are the outer northern suburbs of Adelaide, and the northern Adelaide Plains of the Gawler River.
The Adelaide skyline from Hillbank in the City of Playford. The Adelaide city centre is located approximately 29.7 km (18 miles) from the City of Playford.
City of Playford civic centre in 2017
The City of Elizabeth was a local government area located in the northern suburbs of Adelaide and seated at Elizabeth from 1964 to 1997.
City of Playford civic centre in 2017, formerly the City of Elizabeth council seat