Onkaparinga Who's Who
Distinguished and Famous people from Onkaparinga
1. Sally Pearson
Sally Pearson is an acclaimed Australian athlete born on September 19, 1986, in Sydney. She grew up in the suburb of Woodcroft in Onkaparinga, South Australia. Pearson specializes in sprint hurdling and has achieved significant success in her career.
2. Sarah Snook
Sarah Snook is a renowned Australian actress born on July 28, 1987, in Adelaide, South Australia. She spent her formative years in the Onkaparinga region before pursuing a successful acting career. Snook has appeared in various films and television series, gaining critical acclaim for her performances.
3. Alex Bolt
Alex Bolt is a professional Australian tennis player born on January 5, 1993, in Murray Bridge, South Australia. He grew up in the Onkaparinga region and started playing tennis at a young age. Bolt has competed in numerous professional tournaments, showcasing his skills and dedication to the sport.
4. Chloe Dalton
Chloe Dalton is an accomplished Australian athlete, born on December 24, 1992, in Adelaide, South Australia. Growing up in the region of Onkaparinga, Dalton participated in multiple sports before focusing on rugby sevens. She became an Olympic gold medalist in rugby sevens at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
5. Jason Gillespie
Jason Gillespie is a former Australian cricketer born on April 19, 1975, in Sydney, New South Wales. Although not originally from Onkaparinga, Gillespie played cricket for the Southern Districts Cricket Club, which represents the region. He had an illustrious career representing Australia and is regarded as one of the finest fast bowlers of his time.
6. Tom Oates
Tom Oates is an esteemed Australian artist born in Blinman, South Australia. While he wasn't born in the Onkaparinga region, Oates lived and developed his artistic skills in Port Noarlunga, an area within Onkaparinga. He is known for his stunning landscape paintings depicting the natural beauty of South Australia.
7. Simon Birmingham
Simon Birmingham is an influential Australian politician born on June 14, 1974, in Adelaide, South Australia. As a member of the Liberal Party of Australia, he has served as a Senator for South Australia since 2007. While Birmingham's birthplace is not in Onkaparinga, he has been associated with the region as a prominent political figure.
