Stockyard Creek, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stockyard Creek South Australia
Farmland at Stockyard Creek
Stockyard Creek Location in South Australia
Postcode(s)	5460
Elevation	117 m (384 ft)
Location	12 km (7 mi) NW of Hamley Bridge 6 km (4 mi) SE of Owen
LGA(s)	Wakefield Regional Council
State electorate(s)	Goyder
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Suburbs around Stockyard Creek: Owen Alma Stockyard Creek Barabba Hamley Bridge

Stockyard Creek is a small area, also called a locality, in South Australia. It is located between the towns of Hamley Bridge and Owen, South Australia. This area is part of the Mid North region, which is known for its farming and open spaces.

What is Stockyard Creek?

Stockyard Creek got its name because of its history with livestock. It was set up along the Hamley Bridge to Balaklava railway. This railway line was important for moving goods and people. The spot was chosen because it had large stockyards. These were special pens where animals like cattle or sheep were kept. A famous person named CB Fisher used these stockyards. They were about 51 and three-quarter miles north of the main Adelaide railway station.

A Look Back in Time

In 1881, a private area called Bartleville was created. A man named Thomas Bartlett planned this area. It was located just north of the Stockyard Creek railway station. In the past, there was a post office there. There were also several small houses for railway workers. Today, not much of the original settlement remains. It is mostly farmland and open country.