Paya Thai Restaurant is a Thai restaurant located at Shop 1-2/1520 Main S Rd, Sturt SA 5047, Australia. It has received 466 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 stars.
Monday | 11:30AM-2:30PM |
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Tuesday | 11:30AM-2:30PM |
Wednesday | 11:30AM-2:30PM |
Thursday | 11:30AM-2:30PM |
Friday | 11:30AM-2:30PM |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | 5-9PM |
The address of Paya Thai Restaurant: Shop 1-2/1520 Main S Rd, Sturt SA 5047, Australia
Paya Thai Restaurant has 4.4 stars from 466 reviews
Thai restaurant
"Delicious and very Affordable thai"
"We have been take away fans for the last few years, but tonight was the first time we ate in the restaurant"
"Booked the side room over a month ago for 23 people for food & Karaoke been before and it was good fun Then came lockdown & then new restrictions so we cancelled 2 days out (3 Dec) we had to the numbers were too low for it to happen but they changed again on the Friday so we rebook for the original night (5 Dec) but people had changed there plans & couldn't come we were down to 14 not the original 23 So we turn up to celebrate my wife and a friends birthday with bottles of wine 8 bucks corkage thinking this is going to be a good night only to be told as the mains come out you only have the room till 9pm & it was 8"
"This restaurant was a true hidden gem"
"So I was in a Laska mood and when I googled Laska this place came up and it was close to me, so I came in to try it and I got the seafood one and it was tasty, but it wasn't the Laksa flavour I was expecting"
Delicious and very Affordable thai. So nice to try lots of things. Duck, padthai, mango sticky rice. So quick as well for kids and opening hours are great. Becoming one of my sunday regulars. Penang Beef is the better of the currys :) boneless plumb duck is nice, but the squid dishes and noodles are my go to.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fried Squid, Sweet and Sour Duck, Mango Sticky Rice, Chicken Fried Rice, Squid
Kid-friendliness
I bring my kids here nearly every time. Its safe and plenty of things thebkids love, like fried banana :) or just ice cream.
Wheelchair accessibility
Good for wheelchairs, wide access, owner is very accomidating as well. However, toilets have some stairs, but visits are often quick.
We have been take away fans for the last few years, but tonight was the first time we ate in the restaurant. The food was super tasty, as always, and the service was lovely. We will definitely come again. Paya Thai is such great value. We are so happy to have a good vegan selection. It is so appreciated. Thank you. It is our go to for when we don't feel like cooking. Excellent! We would be so happy if they could deliver to Bellevue Heights. It is just out of the 5km delivery option. If you can make it 6km we will be cheering. 5 stars for food and service. Love.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Vegan
Dietary restrictions
Great vegan options.
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Booked the side room over a month ago for 23 people for food & Karaoke been before and it was good fun Then came lockdown & then new restrictions so we cancelled 2 days out (3 Dec) we had to the numbers were too low for it to happen but they changed again on the Friday so we rebook for the original night (5 Dec) but people had changed there plans & couldn't come we were down to 14 not the original 23 So we turn up to celebrate my wife and a friends birthday with bottles of wine 8 bucks corkage thinking this is going to be a good night only to be told as the mains come out you only have the room till 9pm & it was 8.10pm at the time & no karaoke the reason given there is not enough people (14) it has to be 20 we were never told this at any point through the booking process So thank you for spoiling 2 peoples birthday's
This restaurant was a true hidden gem. The food was authentic Thai, service was good and the prices very reasonable. But… something has changed recently; our last visit was decidedly ordinary food wise, but we put that down to possibly ordering the wrong dish. We were prepared to give them another try and ordered takeaway this time: sizzling beef, chicken pad ped, and pad Thai noodles. Apart from the very average noodles, the rest of the order was awful; certainly not Thai, more like KanTong. Dinner ruined, and we won’t be going back unless they get a chef that knows how Thai food should look and taste.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 1
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
So I was in a Laska mood and when I googled Laska this place came up and it was close to me, so I came in to try it and I got the seafood one and it was tasty, but it wasn't the Laksa flavour I was expecting. It had a strong tumeric flavour and was closer to a sour flavour than sweet or chilli. It reminds me of a Vietnamese curry powder my dad's girlfriend brought over that she uses to make a chicken and potato soup, and it can be used in all sorts of dishes for any meat (including eel) Anyways nice place, I liked the colour in the water glasses but if you are craving a sweet and spicy Laksa, best try a different venue
Clean and trendy spot with excellent, attentive and welcoming staff. Really makes all the difference when a smile arrives with your food. And speaking of the food, this is the best Thai food in the South, and i don't mean south of Adelaide, I mean South of actual Thailand! The pork belly, pandan, choo chee chicken and basically everything else was fantastic. Afterwards I felt full and satisfied without that sick bloated feeling you get from lesser spots vying for the Thai food crown. Ignore the imitators, experience Paya Thai today, these guys are on point, support this business!
We have been coming to Paya Thai for over 4 years, which is worth the 40 minute round trip. We have taken lots of friends and family (from interstate too) and everyone always leaves impressed. The food is always fragrant and tasty. The service has always been 100%. We love that there is a seperate vegan menu which makes eating for all of us an inclusive event. Looking forward to another order tonight and hope you all had a lovely holiday - we missed you!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Amazing food ! Never lets us down! Fish cakes and pandan chick are amazing !! Never had anything from here that we didn’t love ! Food is full of flavour! Can be a little noisy inside when they are busy, but the food and service make up for this! Would recommend booking - but, the staff have been amazing fitting us in when we just rock up!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$60–80
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Fish Cake
This Thai restaurant is a hidden gem. It is located in a small shopping area opposite the Flagstaff Hotel. It is well worth a visit. Food provided is delicious and reasonably priced. Their lunch specials are a feature. These are also available on the weekend. We have had satay chicken, honey chicken, chicken with cashew nut and the chicken fried rice. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Try it. You will not be disappointed.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–20
Their lunch special has the most affordable price which I rarely see nowadays. Portion is generous and their food taste good. Staff is so friendly. I have enjoyed their pad thai and crispy barramundi with apple salad. Will do dine in next time plenty of parking space in that area as well.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
5 stars is not enough. I normally cook my own green Thai curry but tonight it seemed to hard. The dish we got from Paya Thai was unbelievably delicious! I have never tasted it soo good. With an additional dish of salt and pepper tofu, our tea was amazing. It was cooked quickly and still hot by the time we got it home. Thanks to the team at the restaurant. We will be back for sure!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–20
Haven't ordered from this restaurant for over a year and the quality of the food has diminished significantly. Crispy squid and crispy chicken were soggy and not crispy. Squid was very over cooked. Fried Chinese rice was gross and not tatsy. Not the same quality that we are use to and love. Very disappointed with tonight's meal and won't be going back any time soon. FYI our meal was takeover, but so were our previous meals that were very good.
My partner and I came here for the first time on the weekend and we were so impressed! The staff were so accommodating finding us a place to sit with the pram and the food was outstanding. We had the Chinese fried rice, satay beef & the Choo chee chicken. Absolutely fantastic! Will definitely be coming back soon!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
So dissatisfied and disappointed. The garlic prawns were completely tasteless and very watery. The Colliflower was brown (rotten) and the red prawn curry was watery and way to sweet. No veggys in the red prawn curry, just watery sweet curry with prawns. Even the dog wouldn't eat it. First and last time.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
The dishes are reasonable price. However, the food quality is the worst. The dishes are only two tastes, extremely salty and extremely sweet. I drank water all the time during dining. The food quality is not worth to visit this restaurant. This is why I gave 1 star. No more visit for this restaurant.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 1
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 2
Service from the cashier lady should improve. Great, say hello and Great the customer who come to order food. And learn to say thank you. First and the last time I am going to buy food, food was equally bad no flavour or taste. Came here for the reviews, now regret it.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$60–80
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
Ordered the Pad Thai and unfortunately they don't include on their menu that it includes peanuts cooked throughout at and I had an allergic reaction. Normally when I order food if it says it includes peanuts I ask to have it without peanuts due to my allergy but I wasn't even given a chance to avoid this. Extremely dangerous. Luckily my allergy isn't as severe as some people.
I have a chance to make my review about 4 weeks ago I ordered pork belly at this restaurant extremely very hot based with very hot chillies I asked why the owner said give me $10 I will get you something else because you have taken a piece off the corner he said cannot resell I could not believe it I give him $10 and went elsewhere makes me question
Staff friendly but not co-operative. Ordered a few times over 6 week period and have delivered wrong food in substituting tofu for chicken but still charging the extra. Also, delivered food at wrong time being approximately 1 hour incorrect. Called them several times but no satisfactory conclusion reached. Based on our experience would not recommend.
Another totally delicious meal for my birthday lunch with friends today. The Beef Thai Lemongrass was superb! The vegies were crisp and fresh and the beef tender with great flavours. Good wine list. Great service and a quality, spotlessly clean dining area. We will be back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–40
The food came out REALLY quick even though the restraint was busy. I ordered the Thai basil chicken and it was to die for! So flavoursome! I have had better chicken satay skewers though. They tasted just like a plain peanut sauce. My parter was impressed with the vegan menu and ordered salt and pepper tofu which he devoured! Great service too
Consistently busy but consistently excellent. Panang beef is a stand out, but we've never had a bad dish. Estimated pickup times are often longer than stated when picking up food and staff are always friendly.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
I was hoping that this place would be our new local but it just wasnt meant to be. Had a curry and a sizzling dish the sauces on both where like water it was utterly disappointing. The taste was ok but i have made better. The meat was still tender but the flavor just wasnt there. It was fast but i would definitely rather the quality.
Most consistently splendid experience eating here and always greeted with such a warm welcome After personally taste testing majority of the extensive vegan menu I can fault nothing. Such flavour packed food that will blow your mind with every mouthful Recommendations from yours truely: -Green curry -Salt and pepper tofu
First time coming here to eat in person. We've ordered from here via uber eats before. Very good Thai food at affordable prices. Absolutely loved the lychee duck curry, the fried squid, and the crispy spicy fish. Basil beef was super tender. And the mango sticky rice was perfect as the end of the meal . …
Grossly over-priced and terribly cooked food. Left hungry after picking out the most edible bits of the terrible meal. Ordered lemon-grass chicken and got what tasted and looked like satay with lemon juice.. not the authentic Thai food we were hoping or paid for. Do not reccomend and will not be going again.
Sadly not authentic Thai food. The red curry was pink, very sweet, very salty and lacked any flavour. The green curry was bright green, also very sweet and very salty and also lacked flavour. Won't be ordering from here again.
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Very surprised with the average ratings this place has, mustn't be much competition in the area, fed a family of 4 for $80 and was let down, duck was dry, pinnaple and lyche with not much else made the dish way too sweet, everything was bland. Will keep looking for a decent Thai place in the area.
My partner and I went to check out Paya Thai on the recommendation of someone in the Adelaide Vegans Facebook group and had the most amazing experience! The food itself was incredible, easily the best Thai I've ever had and the staff were so friendly and accommodating. We'll definitely be back.
Best Thai food no matter if I dine in or takeaway. Great quality, flavour and staff are always so friendly
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Dietary restrictions
I’m allergy to nuts and they always accomodate
Parking
Lots of parking
Possibly the best Laab Gai I've had in Adelaide. Will be back to try more. Update: Weirdest Green Curry I've ever had. This looks like someone put Shrek in a blender. It's fluorescent green. I'm pretty sure they used actual green food colouring instead of green chillies. Hard pass.
Excellent food and service .Thank you Bancha and Family ,from Lincoln's family ! We love the warm and inviting decor and the plants.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fried Squid
We last ate here a few years ago. Back tonight to take food home and we are so disappointed. Chicken is reconstituted minced something. The beef was the same, strange crumbling texture. A lot of food went to waste and it wasnt cheap. Not the usual appetising dishes we remember.
Always a pleasure, very accommodating for those who don't know the menu, staff are very friendly and willing to answer any questions. Thankyou!!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Was sad to see Kwik Stix by the hospital go, but when I found out this was here I was so excited. Same chefs, similar menu. Sizzling Mongolian beef is to die for. Slightly more pricier then before, however the shop layout is much nicer and newer/cleaner. Highly recommended.
I've been searching for a Thai place to be my new regular after moving back to Adelaide. Finally tried this place and love it. The food is tasty and the staff are friendly. Best of all, they make an awesome pad Thai, always the acid test for me. Will definitely be back.
100% love Paya Thai Always a good feed And the nicest staff
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Our favourite Thai restaurant. Staff are awesome, food is amazing! Staff remember you from last visit. Staff were happy for me to bring a birthday cake, even provided a candle! Food arrived quickly and all together.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Always welcomed with smiles, staff are super friendly and the food well its the best authentic Thai food around town, the chefs are AMAZING!!! It's always my favorite place to eat. Great value for money. Highly recommend if I could rate it higher I would …
One of the few places where you can't go wrong with whatever you decide to order because everything is so delicious. Food is cooked with love like your mother, grandmother or aunty would and service is always quick and friendly. Will definitely be back!
We were there today for my son's 17th birthday and the staff were friendly, food was awesome and price perfect . They went the extra mile and produced as special birthday dessert for everyone to share. Will definitely be back. Great day. X thank u
The service is ok but the foods are unexpected salty and sweet af. Highly not recommended. Unauthentic thai food.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 1
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Ordered from Uber eats, chicken pad Thai was mediocre, really didn’t enjoy the chicken satay entree, satay sauce just didn’t taste right and the chicken is cooked and dry on the outside and then they pour the thick gluggy sauce.
Food: 2
The food taste terrible. Me & my wife ordered chicken sizzling and seafood noodles. Both were too salty, only drown in soya sauce. No other taste of sauce or spices at all. We didn't get any compliments even after notifying the staff in there.
As a dutiful daughter in law, I booked family to come for lunch today - thinking it was somewhere else (yes, I live way on other side of CBD). Food was exceptional, service amazing - right from booking and throughout the meal. 100% recommend.
Unassuming little restaurant. We had the salt and pepper squid and chicken fried rice takeaway. Delicious and good sized portions.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 4
Service: 4
Enjoyed a FMC staff Melbourne Cup Luncheon delivered to work from Payathai during our lunch break... spot on generous servings of yummy food at a lunch price. Thank you so much for the fabulous service and food. Can't wait to do it again!
Okay the staff were so duper lovely and the food was filling to say the least. Honestly very delicious (but some things were a little sweet) well done bruvski
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
We had the Pork Belly and Chilli Chicken with steamed rice. Medium Sized Rice is good enough for 2 people. Service was quick and efficient. I would suggest toning down on the sweetness of the Chilli Chicken. Pleasant service by Staff.
We had takeaway, for the price this place is bad. Food was average, and portion size is ridiculously small, my husband and I were both left still hungry after finishing our mains and I’m a small eater!!! Never ordering from here again
Food are good give tump up for the cheif and staffs are friendly. Definitely recommend.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Fish Cake
Yum! First time customer, ordered a prawn pad thai + spring rolls and oh my goodness, best Thai food I have ever eaten! Will be back again very soon.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Great food . Good value . Friendly staff that accommodate your needs for young ones . Will return. I’m from Thailand and close to my taste from home.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Awesome vegan and GF food! Cannot recommend this place enough :)
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Vegan
BEST place I have everybren to I love the food, incredible, kind and welcoming staff and love the atmosphere so much.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Our favourite thai place in Adelaide. The food is absolutely fantastic and fast to the table. A full gluten free menu is also available which is a huge plus with the wife
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Fantastic food! The menu has lots to choose from including vegetarian. The flavours and smells are amazing! I feel that it is slightly over priced for take away due to portions sizing but other then that I cant fault them!
Food good, rice cluggy not good. Shop needs cleaning.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Squid
Service was amazing . Food was delicious couldn’t fault a thing .
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$120–140
Kid-friendliness
Really good with the little one we had with us couldn’t be more helpful.
Prompt service, Good portion size. Vegetarian options available. Flexible order taking. Balanced spices in the food. Highly recommended.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$80–100
Menu is great. Also cater for vegan and vegetarian. Service was quick even when busy. Food tasty. Friendly staff and a nice atmosphere.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–60
Love Paya Thai! I have never had a meal here that I did not like. Food is affordable, fresh and delicious. Been a loyal customer ever since it was Kwik Stix years ago! The best Thai food in Adelaide, enough said.
Consistently good and flavourful food at a very reasonable price. Their staff are attentive, knowledgeable and always pleasant. We have been quite a few times and always had a great dining experience. Well done!
We usually pick up our own food from you and it has always been delicious. We used menu log on Monday 19th October which was delivered at 6:30 and it was awful. Very, very disappointed. For this I rate no stars.
Love love LOVE this place! Great food, fantastic atmosphere, lovely staff, easy parking... Reasonable prices, Amazing portions, comfortable seating... I can't think of anywhere I'd rather eat in all of Adelaide
Great service and friendly staff. We’ve had red curry from different Thai Restaurants in ADL, but this on is too creamy and sweet.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Ordered basil chilli tofu, only 3 pieces of tofu in the dish. Disappointing as the flavour was nice. My partner got the pork belly, didn't touch it after the first taste. Complete waste of money for his dish.
Ordered from this restaurant two times. First time we were told meal would be ready in 20 minutes... took two hours. Second time we were told 20 minutes.... took an hour and a half. Staff were very unhelpful.
Best Thai food around. Best service all with a smile. Will be back asap
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Nice tasting food with very generous servings will be back again
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$80–100
Dietary restrictions
Gluten free options
Sydneysider here. Best Thai we’ve ever eaten! So bloody tasty and outstanding service. Couldn’t fault it!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
The owner is super kind!!! He didn’t charge me the wrong order even it was my mistake. Please go support him and his staffs! love from Melbourne!
Service: 5
Really nice food and the staff were great.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Incredible food and very good and friendly service. Thoroughly enjoy having a separate vegan menu. The dining area is very comfortable. Definitely a diamond in the rough.
Amazing food and great atmosphere. Thank you for a wonderful evening.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Parking
Good amount of space.
Great food and excellent service from the friendly staff here. They are happy to prepare genuine Thai style dishes if requested. I particularly like the soft shell crab.
This place was so lovely, I had never tried Thai food before and was blown away by the quality and deliciousness of the meal I ordered friendly staff and nice atmosphere
Wonderful place to have a bite of asian food. The staffs were very friendly and made things comfortable. It is worth the taste and money. Good hospitality and ambience.
Fabulous food and wonderful staff!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Best dam Thai food around! Excellent service & price. The owners are very friendly and happy. Family friendly, I'm happy to spend my hard earned money there anytime!
Great little restaurant! Food was excellent as was the very friendly service. Lunch time menu specials are available during the week. Really recommend you try this!
Food is lovely and Service is good. Reasonable pricing. Have been a few times and haven't been disappointed Definitely recommend going to this restaurant.
I had a fabulous Thai green chicken curry. Just perfect. For starters we had dims sims and spring rolls. So delicious. Always friendly customer service.
Very disappointed . All dishes were so sweet & lacked flavour. Not a true representation of what Thai food should be. Won’t be rushing back here again….
I have just had a lovely meal here. Very good service, food perfectly cook and tasted great. Not to expensive at all. I'm coming back with my family.
Food was really good and we enjoyed. & very good customer service.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$40–60
Great hidden gem this one. Great food, great service and they make it hot, hot, hot
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
My Husband and I went there for the first time tonight. Food was great, quick service and very friendly staff. We will eat here again. Fantastic.
Absolutely outstanding food and service! Staff were friendly and we didn't have to wait long for our amazing food! I will be back! Thank you!
Great food and friendly staff. Happy we tried this one for dinner one night - will definitely be back (not too soon as it is slightly pricey)
Great Thai food. Arguably the best in the southern suburbs. Can cook truly authentic Thai on request, rather than the usual westernised fare.
Friendly staff, everything is very well priced and food tastes fresh and tasteful. Hidden gem.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Have got the Choo Chee curry multiple times and loved it. Recent order had no taste to it and was even pink not the deep orange or usual red
Tasty green curry and Ton Yum soup Friendly staff and environment. Reasonable price.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Service was good and quick. Food was okay. Probably a bit more care needs to be given in their food preparation, one of us got a hair.
Vegan menu available upon request. Food was balanced and flavourful. Staff were friendly and attentive. Atmosphere could be improved.
Great food, great service. Love the variety on their menu. Prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend for dine in or take away !
Fantastic authentic Thai food. Attentive service, well priced. Recommended.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
1 of the most magnificent chicken laksas I've ever had! Excellent service, brilliant food & well priced. We'll be back for sure.
Always busy, very fast service with delicious food. Council have put up a no U turn at the island which makes access less easy
301 reviews
Shopping Centre, Shop 39 The Golden Way, Golden Grove SA 5125, Australia