Goolwa South facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Goolwa SouthSouth Australia |
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Goolwa South located on the oceanic coastline between the left-hand side of and the middle of the image.
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 Goolwa South
Location in South Australia
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| Population | 971 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1925 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5214 | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | ACST (UTC+10:30) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 67 km (42 mi) south of Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Alexandrina Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island | ||||||||||||||
| County | Hindmarsh | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Finniss | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Mayo | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Coordinates Locations Climate Adjoining localities |
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Goolwa South is a place in South Australia, an Australian state. It's about 67 kilometers (42 miles) south of Adelaide, the state's capital city.
This area is special because it sits on both the southern coastline of Australia and the southwestern coast of Lake Alexandrina. It also includes the entire Sir Richard Peninsula and part of the Goolwa Channel.
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About Goolwa South
Goolwa South was once known as South Goolwa. It's a unique area that combines urban living with important natural spaces.
Where is Goolwa South?
Goolwa South is located in a beautiful part of South Australia. It stretches from the ocean to a large lake. The Sir Richard Peninsula is a key part of this area.
How Goolwa South Got Its Name
The name "Goolwa South" was first used in 1925. This was for a private land division within the Hundred of Goolwa. A "Hundred" is an old way of dividing land in Australia. The official boundaries for Goolwa South were set in 1993. They were changed again in 2000 to include the Sir Richard Peninsula.
What's in Goolwa South?
The western part of Goolwa South has houses and buildings. This urban area connects with nearby places like Goolwa and Goolwa Beach.
The rest of Goolwa South is kept for conservation. This means it's protected to keep nature safe. Part of the famous Coorong National Park is located here. This park is known for its amazing wildlife and landscapes.
Government and Community
Goolwa South is part of several government areas. These groups help manage the region and its people.
- For federal elections, it's in the Division of Mayo.
- For state elections, it's in the Electoral district of Finniss.
- For local services, it's managed by the Alexandrina Council. This council helps with things like roads and parks.
