Copeville, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Copeville South Australia
Copeville Location in South Australia
Population	34 (2016 census)
Established	1 May 1919 (town) 11 November 1999 (locality)
Postcode(s)	5308
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACDT (UTC+10:30)
LGA(s)	District Council of Karoonda East Murray
Region	Murray and Mallee
County	Albert
State electorate(s)	Hammond
Federal Division(s)	Barker
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 23.6 °C 74 °F 9.3 °C 49 °F 343 mm 13.5 in
Localities around Copeville: Nildottie Bakara Galga Mercunda Mindarie Nildottie Claypans Copeville Mindarie< Halidon Bowhill Perponda Borrika Halidon
Footnotes	Adjoining localities

Copeville is a small town and a defined area, also called a "locality," in the Australian state of South Australia. It's a quiet place with an interesting history.

Discovering Copeville

Copeville is located in the Murray and Mallee region of South Australia. This area is known for its unique landscapes. It's a place where you can see how towns can change over time.

A Look Back: Copeville's History

Copeville was officially established as a town on May 1, 1919. It grew up around the Waikerie railway line. Railways were very important back then for moving goods and people. The town was a busy spot because of the train station.

However, the railway line was closed in 1994. This change had a big impact on Copeville. Since the railway closed, the town has become much smaller.

What's it Like Today?

Even though the railway is gone, you can still see signs of its past. Large buildings called bulk grain silos are still at the old railway station. These silos were used to store grain from local farms. They don't operate every year now, but they are a reminder of Copeville's farming history.

There was also a Methodist church in Copeville. It was an important part of the community for many years. In 1966, this church joined the Karoonda church circuit, which means it became part of a larger group of churches.

People and Government

According to the 2016 Australian census, which counted people in August 2016, Copeville had a population of 34 people. This shows how small the community is today.

Copeville is part of several government areas. For federal elections, it's in the Barker division. For state elections in South Australia, it's in the Hammond district. Locally, it's looked after by the District Council of Karoonda East Murray. These different levels of government help manage services and rules for the area.