Lake Harris, South Australia facts for kids
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 Lake Harris
Location in South Australia
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| Population | no data available (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 2013 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5600 | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | ACST (UTC+10:30) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 530 km (329 mi) north-west of Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Pastoral Unincorporated Area | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Far North | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Giles | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Grey | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Location Coordinates Climate Adjoining localities |
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Lake Harris is a place in South Australia. It is about 530 kilometers (330 miles) north-west of Adelaide, the capital city. This area is named after a nearby lake, also called Lake Harris.
About Lake Harris Locality
This area, known as the Lake Harris locality, was officially created on April 26, 2013. It was named after the lake because people had used that name for a long time.
Changing the Borders
When the locality was first set up, its border with a nearby place called Wilgena split an island. Part of Wallabin Island and the western side of Lake Harris were in Wilgena. In 2014, the borders were changed. This made sure that all of Wallabin Island is now part of the Lake Harris locality.
Protecting the Land
The main use for the land in Lake Harris is for conservation. This means protecting nature and wildlife. The entire area of the Lake Harris locality is part of the Lake Gairdner National Park. This park helps keep the natural environment safe.
Government and Region
Lake Harris is part of several important areas for government and geography.
Political Areas
- Federal Government: For national elections, Lake Harris is in the Division of Grey.
- State Government: For state elections in South Australia, it is in the Giles district.
- Local Administration: It is located within the Pastoral Unincorporated Area of South Australia. This means it's not part of a local council like a city or town.
Geographic Region
Lake Harris is also part of the state's Far North region. This is a large, mostly dry area in the northern part of South Australia.
