Laura Bay, South Australia facts for kids
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 Laura Bay
Location in South Australia
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| Established | 1999 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5680 | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | ACST (UTC+10:30) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | District Council of Ceduna | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Flinders | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Grey | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Location Adjoining localities |
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Laura Bay is a special place in South Australia, located on the west coast of the Eyre Peninsula. It looks out over the huge Great Australian Bight. This area is about 533 kilometres (331 miles) north-west of Adelaide city centre. It's also about 19 kilometres (12 miles) south-east of the town of Ceduna.
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What is Laura Bay?
Laura Bay is a "locality," which is like a small area or district. Its official boundaries were set up in 1999. This was done to recognize a name that had been used for a long time.
The Coastline of Laura Bay
The Laura Bay area includes a section of the coast. If you look from west to east, you'll find:
- Part of the eastern coast of Decres Bay.
- A piece of land sticking out into the sea called Cape D’Estrees.
- Part of the northern coast of Smoky Bay, which includes the small bay known as Laura Bay itself.
The main road, the Flinders Highway, runs through Laura Bay. It follows the coastline in a north-west direction.
History of Laura Bay
The inlet known as Laura Bay was once a busy port. From at least 1894 until about 1937, it was used to ship grain. Farmers from the nearby inland areas would bring their crops here.
Port and School Days
A jetty, which is a long pier for boats, was built in 1911. It was used for loading and unloading ships until it was taken down in 1937. There was also a school in Laura Bay. It operated from 1927 to 1937, helping educate the children of the local farming families.
What's Happening in Laura Bay Today?
As of 2012, the land in Laura Bay is used for two main purposes:
- Agriculture: Some areas are used for farming.
- Conservation: Other parts are set aside to protect nature. This includes the Laura Bay Conservation Park, a special place for wildlife and plants.
Population of Laura Bay
According to the 2016 Australian census, which counts people, Laura Bay had a small population. Only 14 people were living there in August 2016.
How Laura Bay is Governed
Laura Bay is part of different government areas:
- Federal Government: It's in the federal Division of Grey. This is the area represented by a member of the Australian Parliament.
- State Government: For state matters, it's in the electoral district of Flinders. This is the area represented by a member of the South Australian Parliament.
- Local Government: Locally, it falls under the District Council of Ceduna. This council manages local services like roads and parks.
