Haines, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Haines South Australia
Haines Location in South Australia
Population	560 (shared with other localities in the “State Suburb of Nepean Bay”) (2011 census)
Established	2002
Postcode(s)	5223
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	129 km (80 mi) south-west of Adelaide 17 km (11 mi) south of Kingscote
LGA(s)	Kangaroo Island Council
Region	Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
County	Carnarvon
State electorate(s)	Mawson
Federal Division(s)	Mayo
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 20.9 °C 70 °F 9.0 °C 48 °F 454.8 mm 17.9 in
Suburbs around Haines: Cygnet River Nepean Bay Ballast Head Ballast Head MacGillivray Haines Ballast Head Muston Pelican Lagoon Ocean MacGillivray D’Estrees Bay Ocean Ocean
Footnotes	Coordinates Locations Climate Adjoining localities

Haines is a special place, or locality, located in the Australian state of South Australia. It sits on the south coast of Kangaroo Island, looking out over the big body of water known as the Southern Ocean. Some international maps might call this area the Great Australian Bight.

This locality is about 129 kilometers (about 80 miles) southwest of Adelaide, which is the capital city of South Australia. It's also quite close to Kingscote, which is the main town on Kangaroo Island, located about 17 kilometers (about 10 miles) to the north.

Discovering Haines

Haines was officially given its current boundaries in March 2002. The name "Haines" has been used for a long time in this area. It comes from an older land division called the Hundred of Haines. A "Hundred" was a way to divide up land in the past for things like farming and ownership.

What is Haines Like?

Most of the land in Haines is used for primary production. This means people use the land to grow crops, raise animals, or get natural resources. It's like farming or other activities that produce raw materials.

Along the beautiful coastline, and in an area called the Beyeria Conservation Park, the land is set aside for conservation. This means these areas are protected to keep nature safe. It helps to preserve plants, animals, and their habitats for the future.

Who Looks After Haines?

Haines is part of a few different government areas. These areas help manage the community and its needs.

• Federal Government: Haines is in the federal division of Mayo. This is the area represented by a politician in the national Australian Parliament.
• State Government: For state matters, Haines is part of the electoral district of Mawson. This means people in Haines vote for a representative in the South Australian state parliament.
• Local Government: At a local level, Haines is managed by the Kangaroo Island Council. This council looks after things like local roads, parks, and community services on Kangaroo Island.