Chinaman Wells, South Australia facts for kids

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Chinaman Wells Location in South Australia
Established	1999
Postcode(s)	5573
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	119 km (74 mi) north-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 21.7 °C 71 °F 11.3 °C 52 °F 503.7 mm 19.8 in
Suburbs around Chinaman Wells: Spencer Gulf Balgowan Balgowan Spencer Gulf Chinaman Wells Balgowan Point Pearce Point Pearce Point Pearce
Footnotes	Distances Coordinates Climate Adjoining localities

Chinaman Wells is a small place, or locality, located in the state of South Australia. It sits on the western coast of the Yorke Peninsula, right next to the beautiful Spencer Gulf. This area is about 119 kilometers (about 74 miles) north-west of Adelaide, which is the capital city of South Australia.

What is Chinaman Wells?

Chinaman Wells is a specific area of land that has its own official boundaries. These boundaries were set up in May 1999. The name "Chinaman Wells" has been used for a long time. It originally referred to a place where there were small, simple buildings called shacks. These shacks are still part of the locality today. Another area with shacks, called the Holywood Shack Area, is also included within Chinaman Wells.

How the Land is Used

As of 2016, most of the land in Chinaman Wells is set aside for conservation. This means it's protected to keep its natural environment safe. This is especially important because the area is very close to the coastline of Spencer Gulf. Protecting these natural areas helps keep the plants, animals, and scenery healthy.

There's also a smaller part of the land that is used for residential purposes. This is a strip of land that looks out over the coastline. It's where people can build homes and live, enjoying the views of the gulf.

Government and Location

Chinaman Wells is part of several important government areas. These areas help manage local services and represent the people who live there.

Federal Government

At the national level, Chinaman Wells is part of the federal division of Grey. This is an area that elects a representative to the Australian Parliament. The person elected helps make laws for the whole country.

State Government

For state matters, Chinaman Wells is located within the state electoral district of Narungga. This district elects a representative to the South Australian Parliament. This person helps make laws specific to South Australia.

Local Government

On a local level, Chinaman Wells is managed by the Yorke Peninsula Council. This council is responsible for things like local roads, parks, waste collection, and community services in the area.