2026–2030 electoral district map
2026 Electoral District of Wright (PDF - 1.2 MB)Features of the district
Location
This district, located in the north-east of metropolitan Adelaide, consists largely of outer residential suburbs pertaining to the Cities of Salisbury and Tea Tree Gully.
Area
Approximately 20.0 sqkm
Localities
Wright includes the suburbs of Gulfview Heights, Modbury Heights, Redwood Park, and Wynn Vale. It also includes parts of the suburbs of Modbury North, Salisbury East and Surrey Downs.
History
This district was created at the 1991 redistribution and first contested and represented at the 1993 election.
Origin of the name
The district is named after Edmund Wright (1824–1888), an esteemed architect and mayor of Adelaide in 1859. Wright designed many well-known buildings, including the Adelaide Town Hall, the General Post Office and the Bank of South Australia on King William Street (now known as Edmund Wright House). Wright is recognised as Adelaide's most eminent 19th century architect, influencing the classical revival style of architecture in the city. He was also one of the designers of Parliament House in Melbourne.
Key boundary changes following the 2024 redistribution
Wright gains an additional part of Salisbury East.
For full details see the 2024 Report of the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission (PDF, 3.0MB)
Representation and results
| Member | Affiliation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Edward (Scott) Ashenden | LIB | 1993–1997 |
| Jennifer Rankine | ALP | 1997–2018 |
| Blair I. Boyer | ALP | 2018–present |
Election results
- 2026 State Election results
- 2022 State Election results
- 2018 State Election results
- 2014 State Election results
- 2010 State Election results