It was first contested at the 1993 election, where it was won in a large swing to the Liberals by former Adelaide City Council Lord Mayor Steve Condous, recording a 60.5 percent two-party vote from a 9.5 percent two-party swing.
The outcome of this contest was first questioned at the 1993 election, where it was ultimately won by Steve Condous, the former Lord Mayor of Adelaide City Council, with a substantial Liberal victory, accounting for 60.5 percent of the two-party vote and a notable swing of 9.5 percent.