Moody, South Australia facts for kids
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 Moody
Location in South Australia
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| Population | 305 (shared with other localities within the “State Suburb of Ungarra”) (2011 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1978 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5607 | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | ACST (UTC+10:30) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 257 km (160 mi) west of Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | District Council of Tumby Bay | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Eyre Western | ||||||||||||||
| County | Jervois | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Flinders | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Grey | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Distances Coordinates Climate Adjoining suburbs |
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Moody is a small place, or locality, in the state of South Australia, Australia. It is located on the Eyre Peninsula, which is a large triangle-shaped piece of land. Moody is about 257 kilometers (about 160 miles) west of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia.
About Moody
Moody was officially named and its borders were set in 1978. This means it's a relatively new place on the map. The name "Moody" comes from an older land division called the Hundred of Moody. A "Hundred" is a historical way of dividing land in some parts of Australia for record-keeping.
Where is Moody?
Moody is part of the Eyre Peninsula region. This area is known for its beautiful coastline and farming. The land around Moody is mostly flat, with some low hills.
Government and Community
Even though Moody is a small locality, it is part of larger government areas. These areas help manage services and represent the people who live there.
Local Government
Moody is part of the District Council of Tumby Bay. This is the local government that looks after things like roads, parks, and community services in the area.
State and Federal Representation
For state government matters, Moody is in the electoral district of Flinders. This means people in Moody vote for a representative in the state parliament. For federal government matters, Moody is in the Division of Grey. This division covers a very large area of South Australia. People in Moody vote for a representative in the national parliament.
