Ironstone, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ironstone South Australia
Ironstone Location in South Australia
Population	319 (shared with other localities in the “State Suburb of Island Beach”) (2011 census)
Established	2002
Postcode(s)	5222
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	107 km (66 mi) south of Adelaide 3.3 km (2 mi) east of Penneshaw
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 18.1 °C 65 °F 12.8 °C 55 °F 538.4 mm 21.2 in
Suburbs around Ironstone: Backstairs Passage Backstairs Passage Backstairs Passage Penneshaw Dudley East Ironstone Cuttlefish Bay Dudley East Dudley East Cuttlefish Bay
Footnotes	Coordinates Locations Climate Adjoinig localities

Ironstone is a small place in the Australian state of South Australia. It is located on the north coast of the Dudley Peninsula. This peninsula is part of Kangaroo Island. Ironstone looks out over a body of water called Backstairs Passage.

This area is about 107 kilometers (66 miles) south of Adelaide. Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia. Ironstone is also quite close, about 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) east, to another town called Penneshaw.

About Ironstone

Where is Ironstone?

Ironstone is a small community on Kangaroo Island. It is found on the northern side of the Dudley Peninsula. From Ironstone, you can see the Backstairs Passage. This is a strait of water that separates Kangaroo Island from mainland South Australia.

What is Ironstone Like?

The name Ironstone comes from Ironstone Hill. This hill is located right within the area's boundaries. The official boundaries for Ironstone were created in March 2002.

The land in Ironstone is used for two main purposes. One is agriculture, which means farming. The other is conservation. This means protecting nature and wildlife.

Some coastal areas have special rules. These rules help to protect the natural beauty of the coast. A place called Baudin Conservation Park is also in Ironstone. It is in the north-west part of the area. This park helps to protect local plants and animals.

History and Heritage

Ironstone is home to some important historical sites. These places are listed on the South Australian Heritage Register. This register helps to protect buildings and sites that are important to history.

The historic places in Ironstone include Bates Farmhouse. Another important site is the Threshing Floor (Ironstone). These sites show how people lived and worked in the past.

Government and Representation

Ironstone is part of different government areas. For federal elections, it is in the Division of Mayo. This is how people vote for their representatives in the national government.

For state elections, Ironstone is in the Electoral district of Mawson. This is for voting for representatives in the South Australian state government. Locally, Ironstone is part of the Kangaroo Island Council. This council manages local services and decisions for the area.