Perlubie, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Perlubie South Australia
Perlubie Location in South Australia
Established	12 April 2001
Postcode(s)	5680
Elevation	1 m (3 ft)
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACDT (UTC+10:30)
Location	472 km (293 mi) NW of Adelaide 24 km (15 mi) NE of Streaky Bay
LGA(s)	District Council of Streaky Bay
Region	Eyre Western
County	Robinson
State electorate(s)	Flinders
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 23.1 °C 74 °F 12.2 °C 54 °F 377.8 mm 14.9 in
Localities around Perlubie: Streaky Bay (body of water) Haslam Petina Petina Streaky Bay (body of water) Perlubie Chilpenunda Streaky Bay (body of water) Eba Anchorage Piednippie Chilpenunda
Footnotes	Locations Adjoining localities

Perlubie is a cool spot in South Australia, right on the western coast of the Eyre Peninsula. It's about 472 kilometers (that's about 293 miles!) north-west of Adelaide, the state's capital. If you're coming from Streaky Bay, it's just 24 kilometers (about 15 miles) north-east.

A Peek into Perlubie's Past

The name Perlubie was chosen for this area in April 2001. It comes from older places nearby, like Perlubie Hut and Perlubie Well.

The word "Perlubie" is believed to come from Aboriginal languages. It means "white sand hill," which makes a lot of sense when you see the beautiful beaches!

How Perlubie is Governed

Even small places like Perlubie are part of bigger government areas. Perlubie is located within:

• The federal Division of Grey. This is how people vote for their representatives in the national government.
• The state Electoral district of Flinders. This is for voting in the state government.
• The local government area of the District Council of Streaky Bay. This council helps manage local services and rules.

Fun at Perlubie Beach!

Perlubie Beach is a special beach located in the south-western part of Perlubie. It's on a quiet cove that looks out towards both Streaky Bay and Eba Island.

The Famous Beach Race

This beach is super famous on the Eyre Peninsula for its unique New Year's Day Race Meet. Imagine horses racing right on the sand! This exciting event is 1600 meters long and happens when the tide is low.

The first race was held way back in 1913, so it has a long history. You can still see the old, weathered stands and saddling areas. These are used only for this special New Year's Eve race meet.

What Else Happens at the Beach?

Usually, a fun sports day is held the day after the race, on January 1st. Buses often run from the Streaky Bay Caravan Park to make it easy for everyone to get to the beach.

Right now, you have to go through private property to get to the beach. Even though it's a bit remote, some land has been sold recently. This means we might see some new buildings and developments there soon!