Nildottie, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nildottie South Australia
Nildottie Location in South Australia
Established	27 March 2003
Postcode(s)	5238
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACDT (UTC+10:30)
Location	99 km (62 mi) E of Adelaide 40 km (25 mi) NE of Mannum
LGA(s)	Mid Murray Council
Region	Murray and Mallee
County	Albert
State electorate(s)	Chaffey
Federal Division(s)	Barker
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 23.6 °C 74 °F 9.2 °C 49 °F 341.5 mm 13.4 in
Suburbs around Nildottie: Swan Reach Swan Reach Bakara Sunnydale Wongulla Forster Walker Flat Nildottie Bakara Copeville Purnong Purnong Claypans Copeville
Footnotes	Locations Adjoining localities

Nildottie is a small area, or "locality," in the Australian state of South Australia. It is located on the eastern side of the Murray River. Nildottie is about 99 kilometers (62 miles) east of Adelaide, which is the capital city of South Australia. It is also about 40 kilometers (25 miles) north-east of Mannum. Mannum is where the local government for the area is based.

About Nildottie

Nildottie is known for its quiet location by the Murray River. It offers a peaceful setting away from bigger cities. The area is part of the wider Murray and Mallee region. This region is famous for its natural beauty and river activities.

History of the Area

The official boundaries for Nildottie were set on March 27, 2003. This was done to recognize the name that had been used for a long time. The area includes places like Kroehns Landing Shack Site and Scrubby Flat Shack Site. These "shack sites" are spots where small holiday homes or shacks are located.

Later, on December 22, 2011, Nildottie became larger. Land was added to its northern side. This happened after another nearby area called Greenways Landing was officially removed. Residents and the local government asked for this change.

What's in a Name?

The name Nildottie comes from an Aboriginal word. This word is 'ngurltartang'. It means 'smoke signal hill'. This suggests that the area might have been used for sending smoke signals in the past. It shows the deep history of Indigenous people in the region.

Government and Local Area

Nildottie is part of several government areas. For federal elections, it is in the Barker division. This means people in Nildottie vote for a representative in the Australian Parliament for the Barker area.

For state elections, Nildottie is in the Chaffey district. This is for voting for a representative in the South Australian Parliament.

Locally, Nildottie is managed by the Mid Murray Council. This council looks after local services and community needs.