Mount Willoughby, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Willoughby South Australia
Mount Willoughby Location in South Australia
Population	24 (shared with other localities) (2016 census)
Established	26 April 2013
Postcode(s)	5723
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	837 km (520 mi) north-west of Adelaide 84 km (52 mi) north-west of Coober Pedy
LGA(s)	Pastoral Unincorporated Area
Region	Far North
County	'out of counties'
State electorate(s)	Giles
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 27.8 °C 82 °F 13.7 °C 57 °F 156.1 mm 6.1 in
Suburbs around Mount Willoughby: Wintanna Wintanna Evelyn Downs Evelyn Downs Maralinga Tjarutja Mount Willoughby Evelyn Downs Mount Barry Maralinga Tjarutja Mabel Creek Mount Clarence Station Coober Pedy Coober Pedy
Footnotes	Location Adjoining localities

Mount Willoughby is a place in South Australia, Australia. It is located far away from the capital city, Adelaide. It sits about 837 kilometers (520 miles) to the north-west of Adelaide. The town of Coober Pedy is also nearby, about 84 kilometers (52 miles) to the north-west.

What is Mount Willoughby?

Mount Willoughby became an official "locality" (a type of place name) on April 26, 2013. This name comes from a very old local name. It was first used for a large area of land called a "pastoral lease."

Geography and Environment

Mount Willoughby is located where two different natural areas meet. These areas are the Stony Plains and the Great Victoria Desert. This special location means the area has many different kinds of natural places. You can find swamps, grasslands, and even dry clay pans. There are also amazing rocky hills called "breakaway ranges." And you will see bright red sand dunes, which are common in deserts.

Travel and Important Areas

Two important travel routes pass through Mount Willoughby. The Adelaide-Darwin railway line goes from south to north. The Stuart Highway, a major road, also runs through the area. A part of the Woomera Prohibited Area is located in the south-west corner of Mount Willoughby. This is a special area with restricted access.

Land Use and Conservation

The land in Mount Willoughby is used for two main purposes. One is for primary production, which means producing raw materials. Here, it mostly involves raising cattle in the northern part of the area. The other main use is conservation. This means protecting nature and wildlife. A large part of Mount Willoughby is called the Mount Willoughby Indigenous Protected Area. This area is managed by Indigenous people to protect its natural and cultural values.

Government and Administration

Mount Willoughby is part of several government areas. For federal elections, it is in the Division of Grey. For state elections in South Australia, it is in the Giles district. The area is also part of the Pastoral Unincorporated Area of South Australia. This means it is not part of a local council. Finally, it is located within the state's Far North region.