Sherwood, South Australia facts for kids
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 Sherwood
Location in South Australia
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| Population | 97 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 16 March 2000 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5267 | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | ACST (UTC+10:30) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Tatiara District Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Limestone Coast | ||||||||||||||
| County | MacDonnell | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | MacKillop | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Barker | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Coordinates Locations Climate Adjoining localities |
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Sherwood is a small area in the state of South Australia, Australia. It is located about 222 kilometers (138 miles) south-east of Adelaide, which is the capital city of South Australia. Sherwood is also about 30 kilometers (19 miles) north-west of Bordertown.
About Sherwood
Sherwood officially became a recognized place on March 16, 2000. This was done to give a formal name to an area that people had known by that name for a long time.
Getting Around Sherwood
The main road in Sherwood is Emu Flat Road. This road goes through the area, starting from the Ngarkat Highway in the east. The highway actually forms the eastern edge of Sherwood. Emu Flat Road then goes west and ends in the town center of Keith.
What Happens in Sherwood?
The main activity in Sherwood is farming, which is called "primary production." This means people use the land to grow crops or raise animals.
Protecting Nature
Part of the land on the eastern side of Sherwood is a special protected area. It is called the Hardings Springs Conservation Reserve. This means the land is set aside to protect its natural environment, including plants and animals.
Who Lives in Sherwood?
According to the 2016 Australian census, 97 people lived in Sherwood. A census is like a big count of everyone in a country.
How Sherwood is Governed
Sherwood is part of several important government areas. For federal elections, it is in the Division of Barker. For state elections, it is in the Electoral district of MacKillop. Locally, it is managed by the Tatiara District Council.
