Barinia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BariniaSouth Australia |
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 Barinia
Location in South Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 5453 |
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| LGA(s) | District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys |
| State electorate(s) | Frome |
| Federal Division(s) | Grey |
Barinia is a small place in South Australia. It's located in the Mid North area. You can find it about 10 kilometers (6 miles) north of a town called Clare. It's also about 149 kilometers (93 miles) north of Adelaide, the capital city.
Years ago, Barinia was a railway siding. This means it was a short track next to a main railway line. Trains could stop there or pass each other. This siding was part of the Spalding railway line. But this railway line closed down in 1984.
Today, the old railway path has a new purpose! Since November 2009, Barinia has been the northern end of the Riesling Trail. This trail is a popular path for walking and cycling. It uses the route where the old railway line used to be.
How Barinia is Governed
Barinia is part of a local government area. This area is managed by the District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys. This council helps make decisions for the local community.
For state government, Barinia is in the Frome area. This means people in Barinia vote for a representative in the state parliament from the Frome district.
For the federal government, Barinia is part of the Spence area. This means people here vote for a representative in the national parliament from the Spence division.
