Penrice, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Penrice South Australia
Penrice Location in South Australia
Postcode(s)	5353
Location	2 km (1 mi) north of Angaston
LGA(s)	Barossa Council
State electorate(s)	Schubert
Federal Division(s)	Barker
Localities around Penrice: Stockwell Light Pass, Nuriootpa Penrice Moculta Angaston

Penrice is a small town located in the beautiful Barossa Valley in South Australia. It's found just north of another town called Angaston.

What is Penrice Known For?

Penrice is well-known for its large quarry. A quarry is a place where people dig up important materials from the ground.

The Penrice Quarry

The quarry in Penrice produces materials like limestone and marble. These natural resources are used to make many different things, such as cement and building supplies.

For many years, the quarry was operated by a company called Penrice Soda Products. In July 2014, another company, Adelaide Brighton Cement, bought the quarry and took over its operations.

Penrice Stone Train

The quarry used to have a special train called the Penrice Stone Train. This train was used to move the heavy limestone and marble from the quarry along the Barossa Valley railway line. It was the last customer to use this railway line. However, the railway has not been used since Adelaide Brighton Cement bought the quarry.

Where Did the Name Penrice Come From?

The town of Penrice was named by a person called Captain Richard Rodda. He likely named it after a place called Penrice, which is an estate near St Austell in Cornwall, England.

Some people also think the town might have been named after a different place. They suggest it could have been named after a town in Glamorganshire, Wales.

How is Penrice Governed?

Penrice is part of several important areas that help manage the town and its people.

Local Government

Penrice is located within the Barossa Council area. This is a type of local government that helps manage things like local roads, parks, and community services for the people living in the area.

State and Federal Representation

For state government matters, Penrice is part of the Electoral district of Schubert. This means that when people vote for members of the South Australian House of Assembly, they vote for a representative from this district.

At the national level, Penrice is in the Division of Barker. This is the area that elects a representative to the Australian House of Representatives, which is part of the federal government.