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Bluff Beach
South Australia
Bluff Beach is located in South Australia
Bluff Beach
Bluff Beach
Location in South Australia
Established 1999
Postcode(s) 5575
Time zone ACST (UTC+9:30)
 • Summer (DST) ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location 104 km (65 mi) west of Adelaide
LGA(s) Yorke Peninsula Council
Region Yorke and Mid North
County Fergusson
State electorate(s) Narungga
Federal Division(s) Grey
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
22.6 °C
73 °F		 10.9 °C
52 °F		 353.9 mm
13.9 in
Suburbs around Bluff Beach:
Spencer Gulf Port Rickaby Koolywurtie
Spencer Gulf Bluff Beach Koolywurtie
Minlaton
Spencer Gulf Parsons Beach Minlaton
Footnotes Location
Coordinates
Climate
Adjoining localities

Bluff Beach is a small coastal area in South Australia, Australia. It's located on the western side of the Yorke Peninsula. This spot overlooks a beautiful area called Hardwicke Bay. It's about 104 kilometers (65 miles) west of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia.

What is Bluff Beach?

Bluff Beach is a "locality," which is a type of official place name in Australia. It's like a small town or community area. The name "Bluff Beach" comes from an old shack site that used to be there.

When was Bluff Beach named?

The official boundaries for Bluff Beach were set up in May 1999. This was done to recognize the name that had been used for a long time by local people.

How is the Land Used at Bluff Beach?

The land at Bluff Beach is used for a few different things.

Farming and Nature

  • Most of the land is used for agriculture, which means farming.
  • There's also an important area set aside for conservation. This is a strip of land right along the coast. It helps protect nature and wildlife.

Homes by the Coast

  • Some parts of Bluff Beach are used for homes. These houses are mostly found along the coastline. They are built where the old "shack site" used to be.

Government and Location

Bluff Beach is part of different government areas in Australia. This helps manage the community and its services.

Local Government

  • At the local level, Bluff Beach is part of the Yorke Peninsula Council. This council helps with things like roads, parks, and local services.

State and Federal Government

  • For state government, Bluff Beach is in the Electoral district of Narungga. This is the area that elects a representative to the state parliament.
  • For the federal government, it's in the Division of Grey. This area elects a representative to the national parliament in Canberra.
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