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Balgowan
South Australia
Balgowan is located in Yorke Peninsula Council
Balgowan
Balgowan
Location in Yorke Peninsula Council
Established 1878
Postcode(s) 5573
Location
  • 121 km (75 mi) NW of Adelaide city centre
  • 20 km (12 mi) west of Maitland
LGA(s) Yorke Peninsula Council
Region Yorke and Mid North
County Daly
Fergusson
State electorate(s) Narungga
Federal Division(s) Grey
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
21.7 °C
71 °F		 11.3 °C
52 °F		 503.7 mm
19.8 in
Localities around Balgowan:
Spencer Gulf Nalyappa Weetulta
Chinaman Wells
Spencer Gulf		 Balgowan Weetulta
Maitland
Point Pearce Point Pearce South Kilkerran
Footnotes Distances
Coordinates
Climate
Adjoining localities

Balgowan is a small town right on the coast in South Australia. It's located on the western side of the Yorke Peninsula. This town is about 20 kilometres (or 12 miles) west of a larger town called Maitland.

Balgowan is a popular spot for tourists. Many people own holiday houses or "shacks" here. It also has places for caravans and a boat ramp. Because of this, the number of people in Balgowan grows a lot during school holidays and other busy times.

Discover Balgowan!

Balgowan is known for its beautiful coastal views. It's a great place for fishing, boating, and enjoying the beach. The quiet atmosphere makes it a perfect getaway.

A Look at Balgowan's Past

The town of Balgowan was officially planned and marked out in September 1878. It was given its name after a town in Perthshire, Scotland. This is a common way many places in Australia got their names.

Later, in May 1999, the boundaries for the wider area of Balgowan were set. This area includes the original town and a place called the Tiparra Shack Site.

What Can You Find in Balgowan?

For a small town, Balgowan has a few useful things. It has a general store where you can buy everyday items. This store closed for a couple of years but reopened in late 2013. It's an important spot for both locals and visitors.

How Balgowan is Governed

Balgowan is part of a larger system of government in Australia. It falls into a few different areas:

  • For national elections, it's in the federal division of Grey.
  • For state elections in South Australia, it's in the electoral district of Narungga.
  • For local services and rules, it's managed by the Yorke Peninsula Council.

These different levels of government help make sure Balgowan has the services it needs.

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