Sandalwood, South Australia facts for kids
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 Sandalwood
Location in South Australia
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| Population | 60 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 9 April 1914 (town) 11 November 1999 (locality) |
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| Postcode(s) | 5309 | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | ACDT (UTC+10:30) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 139 km (86 mi) E of Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | District Council of Karoonda East Murray | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Murray and Mallee | ||||||||||||||
| County | Buccleuch Chandos |
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| State electorate(s) | Hammond | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Barker | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Locations Adjoining localities |
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Sandalwood is a small town and area in the Australian state of South Australia. It is located about 139 kilometers (about 86 miles) east of Adelaide, which is the state capital.
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Discovering Sandalwood
Sandalwood is found along the Karoonda Highway. It sits between the towns of Karoonda and Alawoona. The Loxton railway line also passes through the area.
A Look Back in Time
Sandalwood started as a railway siding. This was a short track next to the main railway line. It was used for trains to stop or let other trains pass. The railway line opened in 1913. The town was officially established on April 9, 1914.
Early Services
After the railway, a post office opened in Sandalwood in 1914. This allowed people to send and receive mail. A school also opened in 1919. These services helped the small community grow. However, today, the post office, school, and railway siding have all closed down.
Who Lives in Sandalwood?
According to the 2016 Australian census, which took place in August 2016, Sandalwood had a population of 60 people. This makes it a very small community.
Local Government and Representation
Sandalwood is part of the District Council of Karoonda East Murray. This is the local government area that manages services for the town. For state government, Sandalwood is in the electoral district of Hammond. For the federal government, it is in the Division of Barker. These districts help make sure the town has a voice in government decisions.
