OB Flat facts for kids

Quick facts for kids OB Flat Mount Gambier, South Australia
OB Flat Location in South Australia
Established	1860
Postcode(s)	5291
LGA(s)	District Council of Grant City of Mount Gambier
Region	Limestone Coast
County	Grey
State electorate(s)	Mount Gambier
Federal Division(s)	Barker
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 19.0 °C 66 °F 8.2 °C 47 °F 712.4 mm 28 in
Suburbs around OB Flat: Mount Gambier Mount Gambier Mount Gambier Moorak Mount Schank OB Flat Yahl Square Mile Yahl Mount Schank Mount Schank Caveton Caveton
Footnotes	Locations Adjoining localities

OB Flat is a small suburb located in the south-eastern part of Mount Gambier in South Australia. It's a quiet area that is part of the larger Mount Gambier urban area.

About OB Flat

OB Flat is a residential area that helps make up the city of Mount Gambier. It is known for its peaceful surroundings. The suburb was established around 1860.

Where Does the Name Come From?

The name "OB Flat" has an interesting story. It is thought to have come from a herd of cattle that used to roam in this area. These cattle had a special brand on them: "OB". This brand belonged to a person named O. Beswick. So, the name "OB Flat" likely refers to the flat land where O. Beswick's "OB" cattle grazed.

Location and Government

OB Flat is located in a specific part of Australia that has different levels of government looking after it.

• Local Government: It falls under two local government areas. These are the District Council of Grant and the City of Mount Gambier. Local governments manage things like roads, parks, and rubbish collection in your local area.
• State Government: For state-level decisions, OB Flat is part of the electoral district of Mount Gambier. This means that residents vote for a representative in the state parliament who looks after their interests.
• Federal Government: At the national level, OB Flat is in the federal Division of Barker. This division elects a Member of Parliament to represent the area in the Australian Parliament in Canberra.

OB Flat is also considered part of Mount Gambier's "urban sprawl." This term means it's one of the areas that has grown outwards from the main city center.