Brownlow KI, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brownlow KI South Australia
Brownlow KI Location in South Australia
Population	201 (2011 census)
Established	1882
Postcode(s)	5223
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	122 km (76 mi) south of Adelaide 3 km (2 mi) south of Kingscote
LGA(s)	Kangaroo Island Council
Region	Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
County	Carnarvon
State electorate(s)	Mawson
Federal Division(s)	Mayo
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 19.1 °C 66 °F 11.6 °C 53 °F 488.9 mm 19.2 in
Suburbs around Brownlow KI: Kingscote Kingscote Kingscote Kingscote Brownlow KI Nepean Bay Cygnet River Cygnet River Nepean Bay
Footnotes	Coordinates Locations Climate Adjoining localities

Brownlow KI is a small place, also known as a locality, located in the Australian state of South Australia. It is found on the northern coast of Kangaroo Island, which is a large island off the coast of South Australia. From Brownlow KI, you can look out over a beautiful body of water called Nepean Bay.

This locality is about 122 kilometers (about 76 miles) south of Adelaide, which is the capital city of South Australia. It is also very close to Kingscote, the main town on Kangaroo Island, being only about 3 kilometers (less than 2 miles) to the south.

Discovering Brownlow KI

Brownlow KI was first established as a government town. This means the government planned and set up the town. It was officially mapped out, or surveyed, in January 1882. Later, in June 1882, it was proclaimed, which means it was officially declared a town.

How Brownlow KI Got Its Name

The name "Brownlow" is believed to come from a famous military leader named Field Marshal Sir Charles Henry Brownlow. The letters "KI" were added to the name in May 2002. This was done to make sure people didn't confuse it with another place also called Brownlow, which is located on the mainland of South Australia. So, "KI" stands for Kangaroo Island!

What People Do in Brownlow KI

The main way land is used in Brownlow KI is for homes. Many people live here, making it a residential area. There is also a special strip of land along the coastline. This area is set aside for conservation. This means it's protected to keep its natural environment safe and healthy for plants and animals.

How Brownlow KI is Governed

Brownlow KI is part of a few different government areas. These areas help manage and represent the people who live there.

• Federal Government: It is located within the federal division of Mayo. This is the area represented by a member of the Australian Parliament in the national government.
• State Government: For the state government of South Australia, Brownlow KI is part of the state electoral district of Mawson. This is the area represented by a member of the state parliament.
• Local Government: At a local level, Brownlow KI is managed by the Kangaroo Island Council. This council looks after local services like roads, parks, and waste collection.