Kangaroo Head, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kangaroo Head South Australia
Kangaroo Head 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	110 km (68 mi) south of Adelaide
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 19.1 °C 66 °F 11.6 °C 53 °F 488.9 mm 19.2 in
Suburbs around Kangaroo Head: Nepean Bay Investigator Strait Backstairs Passage Nepean Bay Kangaroo Head Penneshaw Dudley East American Beach Dudley West Dudley East
Footnotes	Coordinates Locations Climate Adjoining localities

Kangaroo Head is a special place located on the north coast of Dudley Peninsula on Kangaroo Island in South Australia. It looks out over two important waterways: Backstairs Passage and Nepean Bay. This area is about 110 kilometers (around 68 miles) south of Adelaide, which is the capital city of South Australia.

The name "Kangaroo Head" comes from a headland (a piece of land that sticks out into the sea) that is also found in this area. The official boundaries for this locality were set up in March 2002, using this long-established name.

Exploring Kangaroo Head

What is a Locality?

In Australia, a locality is a type of small area or district, similar to a suburb in a city. It helps to define specific places, especially in rural or regional areas. Kangaroo Head is one such locality, named after a natural feature within its borders.

Where is Kangaroo Head Located?

As of 2015, Kangaroo Head is mostly a strip of land. It stretches between a road called Hog Bay Road and the coastline. This coastline faces both the Backstairs Passage and Nepean Bay.

The main activity in Kangaroo Head is agriculture. This means that much of the land is used for farming.

How is Kangaroo Head Managed?

Kangaroo Head is part of several important government areas:

• It is in the federal Division of Mayo. This is the area represented by a member of the Australian Parliament.
• It is also in the state Electoral district of Mawson. This is the area represented by a member of the South Australian Parliament.
• Locally, it is managed by the Kangaroo Island Council. This council looks after local services and planning for the community.