Stewart Range, South Australia facts for kids
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 Stewart Range
Location in South Australia
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| Population | 67 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 29 April 1886 (town) 3 December 1998 (locality) |
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| Postcode(s) | 5271 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft)(railway station) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | ACST (UTC+10:30) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Naracoorte Lucindale Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Limestone Coast | ||||||||||||||
| County | Robe | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | MacKillop | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Barker | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Locations Adjoining localities |
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Stewart Range is a small area in South Australia. It is located about 289 kilometers (180 miles) south-east of Adelaide. It is also about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) west of Naracoorte. This area has had a few different names over time, including Stewarts and Tryon.
History of Stewart Range
How Stewart Range Got Its Name
Stewart Range started as a government town. It was first called Tryon on April 29, 1886. Later, in 1940, its name was changed to Stewarts.
In 1998, the boundaries for the area were set. It was given the name Stewart Range. This name comes from a nearby group of hills. In 2001, more land was added to the area.
Early Education
A school called "Stewart's Range" opened in 1885. It taught children in the area for many years. The school's name changed in 1941. It finally closed its doors in 1945.
The Railway Connection
A railway station named Stewarts opened in 1876. It was part of the Kingston-Naracoorte railway line. This line used a narrow track.
In 1957, the railway track was made wider. This allowed bigger trains to use it. However, the railway line eventually closed in 1987. The tracks were removed in 1991.
Life in Stewart Range
What People Do There
The main activity in Stewart Range is farming. This is called "primary production." People grow crops or raise animals for food and other products.
Population Information
In August 2016, a count of people was done. This is called a census. The census showed that 67 people lived in Stewart Range at that time.
Local Government and Politics
Stewart Range is part of a few important areas for government.
- It is in the federal division of Barker. This is for national elections.
- It is in the state electoral district of MacKillop. This is for state elections.
- It is also part of the Naracoorte Lucindale Council. This is the local government that helps manage the area.
