Coomandook facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CoomandookSouth Australia |
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The general store and bottle shop at Coomandook.
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 Coomandook
Location in South Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 5261 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Location | 120 km (75 mi) SE of Adelaide |
| LGA(s) | Coorong District Council |
| State electorate(s) | MacKillop |
| Federal Division(s) | Barker |
Coomandook is a small town in South Australia. It's about 120 kilometers (75 miles) southeast of Adelaide, the capital city. You can find it along the Dukes Highway, which is a major road.
The closest larger town is Coonalpyn, about 29 kilometers (18 miles) away. Coonalpyn has a population of around 230 people.
What is Coomandook like?
Coomandook is located near a huge area of land called the mallee scrub. This special type of bushland stretches from western Victoria all the way into southeastern South Australia.
The main jobs and businesses in Coomandook are related to farming. Farmers here raise sheep and beef cattle. They also grow grains, which are crops like wheat or barley.
How many people live in Coomandook?
In the 2006 census (a count of people), Coomandook's population wasn't listed separately. However, during the 2010 South Australian state election, 134 people voted in Coomandook. This gives us an idea of how many adults live in the area.
