Lower Broughton, South Australia facts for kids
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 Lower Broughton
Location in South Australia
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| Established | 1995 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5522 | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | ACST (UTC+10:30) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Port Pirie Regional Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Frome | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Grey | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Coordinates Location Climate Adjoining localities |
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Lower Broughton is a small area, also called a locality, in the state of South Australia in Australia. It sits on the eastern coast of a large bay called Spencer Gulf. It is about 17 kilometers (11 miles) south of the city of Port Pirie. It is also about 186 kilometers (116 miles) north of Adelaide city centre, which is the capital city of South Australia.
About Lower Broughton
Lower Broughton became an official locality in June 1995. It was given this name because it is very close to the Broughton River. The name "Lower Broughton" had been used for a long time before it became official.
Where is Lower Broughton?
Lower Broughton is located between the coastline on its western side and the Spencer Highway on its eastern side. The Broughton River also runs through a part of this area.
What is Lower Broughton Like?
Most of the land in Lower Broughton is used for agriculture, which means farming. People grow crops or raise animals here. There is also a strip of land right along the coastline that is set aside for conservation. This means it is protected to keep its natural environment safe.
How Lower Broughton is Governed
Lower Broughton is part of different government areas. For federal elections, it is in the Division of Grey. This is the area that elects a representative to the national government. For state elections, it is in the Frome district, which elects a representative to the state government. Locally, it is managed by the Port Pirie Regional Council. This council helps with local services like roads and rubbish collection.
