Port Paterson, South Australia facts for kids

Port Paterson is a small area in South Australia. It's located on the eastern coast of Spencer Gulf, which is a large bay. This area is about 237 kilometers north of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. It's also just 9 kilometers south of the town of Port Augusta.

Quick facts for kids Port Paterson Port Augusta, South Australia
Port Paterson Location in South Australia
Established	3 August 1993
Gazetted	17 February 1994
Postcode(s)	5700
Elevation	7 m (23 ft)
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	273.8 km (170 mi) north of Adelaide 9 km (6 mi) south of Port Augusta
LGA(s)	City of Port Augusta
Region	Far North
County	Frome
State electorate(s)	Stuart
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 24.7 °C 76 °F 13.6 °C 56 °F 257.0 mm 10.1 in
Suburbs around Port Paterson: Spencer Gulf Port Augusta Stirling North Spencer Gulf Port Paterson Stirling North Woolundunga Winninowie Winninowie Winninowie
Footnotes	Location Adjoining localities

About Port Paterson

Port Paterson is a special area in South Australia. It is known for its history and what it contributes to the region. It's a mix of industrial sites, farms, and places where people live.

Where is Port Paterson?

Port Paterson sits right on the coast. The Spencer Gulf, a large bay, is to its west. To the east, you'll find the Augusta Highway, a main road. This location makes it easy to get to and from the area.

The area was officially named in August 1993. It was once part of a larger piece of land called the Hundred of Davenport. The name "Port Paterson" comes from an early farmer named James Pat(t)erson. He was a "pastoralist," which means he raised livestock like sheep or cattle on a large farm.

What's in Port Paterson?

This area is known for its old power stations. These stations used to burn coal from Leigh Creek to make electricity. The names of these power stations were Playford A, Playford B, and Northern Power Station. They are no longer operating.

Most of the land in Port Paterson is used for industry. This is because of the old power stations. But there are other important uses too.

Farming and Greenhouses

One interesting part of Port Paterson is a large solar-powered greenhouse. It's owned by a company called Sundrop Farms. This farm uses sunlight and seawater to grow crops. This is a great example of modern farming.

Homes and Nature

You can also find homes in Port Paterson. There are residential areas where people live. Along the coastline, there are areas set aside for "conservation." This means these parts of the land are protected to keep nature safe.

How Port Paterson is Governed

Port Paterson is part of different government areas. This helps manage the community and its services.

Local Government

For local matters, Port Paterson is part of the City of Port Augusta. This local government helps with things like roads and community services.

State and Federal Government

At the state level, Port Paterson is in the electoral district of Stuart. This means people living here vote for a representative in the state parliament. For federal matters, it's part of the Division of Grey. This is how the area is represented in the national government.