Culburra, South Australia facts for kids
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 Culburra
Location in South Australia
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| Established | 1914 (sub-division) 24 August 2000 (locality) |
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| Postcode(s) | 5261 | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | ACST (UTC+10:30) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | The Coorong District Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Murray and Mallee | ||||||||||||||
| County | Buccleuch Cardwell |
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| State electorate(s) | Mackillop | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Barker | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Locations Adjoining localities |
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Culburra is a small town and area in the state of South Australia, Australia. It is located along the Dukes Highway and the Melbourne–Adelaide railway. This means it's easy to reach by road or train.
Culburra is about 158 kilometers (98 miles) south-east of Adelaide, which is the capital city of South Australia. It's also about 77 kilometers (48 miles) south-east of Tailem Bend, a nearby town.
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About Culburra
What Does "Culburra" Mean?
The name "Culburra" comes from an Indigenous language. It means "plenty of sand." Before it was called Culburra, the settlement had a different name: Dewson. The name was changed to Culburra in the early 1900s.
When Was Culburra Established?
The area was first divided into smaller sections in 1914. Later, on August 24, 2000, the official boundaries and name for the locality of Culburra were set. This means it became a recognized place on the map.
How Culburra is Governed
Culburra is part of a few different government areas. For national elections, it's in the federal division of Barker. For state elections in South Australia, it's in the electoral district of Mackillop. Locally, it's managed by the The Coorong District Council. These different levels of government help manage services and rules for the people living in Culburra.
