Poltalloch, South Australia facts for kids
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Lighthouse on Point Malcolm at the south-west end of Poltalloch
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 Poltalloch
Location in South Australia
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| Population | 407 (shared with other localities within the “State Suburb of Narrung”) (2011 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 2002 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5259 | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | ACST (UTC+10:30) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 87 km (54 mi) south-east of Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Coorong District Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Hammond | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Barker | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Distances Coordinates Climate Adjoining localities |
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Poltalloch is a small area in South Australia. It is located between two large bodies of water: Lake Alexandrina and Lake Albert. Poltalloch is about 87 kilometers (about 54 miles) south-east of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia.
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About Poltalloch
Poltalloch started as a private land division. This means a large piece of land was divided into smaller parts for sale. It was named after a long-established local name. The official borders for Poltalloch were set in August 2000.
Where is Poltalloch Located?
Poltalloch has natural borders. Lake Alexandrina is to its north. Lake Albert is to its south-west. The Princes Highway forms its border to the south-east.
A road called Poltalloch Road runs through the area. It goes from the Princes Highway along Lake Alexandrina's coast. It ends at Point Malcolm, where a ferry can take you to Narrung.
What is Poltalloch Like?
Most of the land in Poltalloch is used for agriculture. This means people grow crops or raise animals there. However, some areas along the lakes are set aside for conservation. This helps protect the natural environment and wildlife.
Important Places in Poltalloch
Poltalloch is home to several important historical sites. These places are listed on the South Australian Heritage Register. They include:
- Point Malcolm Lighthouse
- Poltalloch Homestead
- Poltalloch Station Complex
Government and Poltalloch
Poltalloch is part of different government areas. For national elections, it is in the federal Division of Barker. For state elections, it is in the Electoral district of Hammond. Locally, it is managed by the Coorong District Council.
