Bay of Shoals, South Australia facts for kids
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 Bay of Shoals
Location in South Australia
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| Population | 2034 (shared with other localities in the “State Suburb of Kingscote”) (2011 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 2002 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5223 | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | ACST (UTC+10:30) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Kangaroo Island Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island | ||||||||||||||
| County | Carnarvon | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mawson | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Mayo | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Coordinates Locations Climate Adjoining localities |
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Bay of Shoals is a small area, called a locality, in the Australian state of South Australia. It is found on the northern coast of Kangaroo Island. This area looks out over the beautiful Bay of Shoals body of water.
It is about 121 kilometers (75 miles) south-west of Adelaide, which is the capital city of South Australia. It's also quite close to Kingscote, being only about 7 kilometers (4 miles) north of this main town on Kangaroo Island.
What is Bay of Shoals?
Bay of Shoals is a defined area of land. Its official borders were set up in March 2002. The name "Bay of Shoals" comes from the bay it sits next to.
The locality is located on the western side of the Bay of Shoals. This means it's right by the water, offering great views.
What do people do there?
The main activity in Bay of Shoals is agriculture. This means people use the land for farming.
There is also a special strip of land along the coastline. This area is set aside for conservation. This means it is protected to help keep the natural beauty and features of the coast safe and healthy.
Who looks after the area?
Bay of Shoals is part of a few different government areas. For federal elections, it is in the Division of Mayo. For state elections, it is in the Electoral district of Mawson.
Locally, the area is managed by the Kangaroo Island Council. This council helps make decisions about things like roads, parks, and local services for the community.
