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This page is about the locality in South Australia. For the nearby peninsula, see Calca Peninsula.
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Calca
South Australia
Calca is located in South Australia
Calca
Calca
Location in South Australia
Established 12 April 2001
Postcode(s) 5671
Time zone ACST (UTC+9:30)
 • Summer (DST) ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location
  • 444 km (276 mi) W of Adelaide
  • 30 km (19 mi) SE of Streaky Bay
LGA(s) District Council of Streaky Bay
Region Eyre Western
County Robinson
State electorate(s) Flinders
Federal Division(s) Grey
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
23.1 °C
74 °F		 12.2 °C
54 °F		 378.0 mm
14.9 in
Localities around Calca:
Sceale Bay Yanerbie
Mortana		 Mortana
Sceale Bay
Baird Bay (body of water)		 Calca Mortana
Tyringa
Baird Bay (body of water) Baird Bay Tyringa
Footnotes Locations
Adjoining localities

Calca is a small town located in South Australia. It is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) south-east of Streaky Bay. You can find Calca on the southern edge of the Calpatanna Waterhole Conservation Park, which is part of the Eyre Peninsula.

About Calca

Calca is a quiet place with a rich history. Its postcode is 5671. The town is known for being close to natural areas like the Calpatanna Waterhole Conservation Park. This park is a great spot for enjoying nature and seeing local wildlife.

A Look at Calca's History

The land where Calca is located has an interesting past. An early settler named James Baird lived here. He is also the person for whom the nearby Baird Bay was named.

James Baird called this area "Kolka," which is an Aboriginal word meaning 'stars'. James Baird, who also went by Henry Baird, passed away in 1850. Later, in 1856, a man named Adam Borthwick took over the land for farming and grazing.

Who Lives in Calca?

Calca is a very small community. According to the 2016 Australian census, which took place in August 2016, only 9 people lived in Calca at that time. This makes it one of the smaller towns in the region.

How Calca is Governed

Even small towns like Calca are part of a larger system of government. Calca is located within a few important areas:

  • It is part of the federal Division of Grey. This is the area represented by a member of the Australian Parliament.
  • It is in the state Electoral district of Flinders. This area is represented by a member of the South Australian Parliament.
  • It falls under the local government area of the District Council of Streaky Bay. This local council helps manage services and facilities for the community.
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