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.
It was initially challenged at the 1993 election, where it was secured by a significant shift to the Liberals by former Adelaide City Council Lord Mayor Steve Condous, resulting in a substantial two-party vote of 60.5 percent from a notable two-party swing of 9.5 percent.