Stun'Sail Boom, South Australia facts for kids
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 Stun'Sail Boom
Location in South Australia
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| Population | 407 (shared with other localities within the “State Suburb of Vivonne Bay”) (2011 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 2002 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5223 | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | ACST (UTC+10:30) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Kangaroo Island Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island | ||||||||||||||
| County | County of Carnarvon | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mawson | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Mayo | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Coordinates Locations Climate Adjoining localities |
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Stun’Sail Boom is a small area, or "locality," located on the south coast of Kangaroo Island in South Australia. It looks out over the big ocean. In Australia, this part of the ocean is known as the Southern Ocean. International maps sometimes call it the Great Australian Bight.
This locality is about 186 kilometers (115 miles) southwest of Adelaide, which is the capital city of South Australia. It's also about 68 kilometers (42 miles) southwest of Kingscote, the main town on Kangaroo Island. The official boundaries for Stun'Sail Boom were set in May 2002. Its name comes from a river that runs through the area.
What is Stun'Sail Boom Like?
The land in Stun'Sail Boom is used for two main things. One is agriculture, which means farming. The other is conservation, which is about protecting nature and wildlife.
Historic Sites in Stun'Sail Boom
Stun'Sail Boom is home to a special place called the Tilka Huts, Shed and Graves Site. This site is very important for history. It is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register. This means it's recognized as a place that needs to be protected because of its historical value.
Government and Representation
Stun'Sail Boom is part of several government areas. For national elections, it's in the federal division of Mayo. For state elections in South Australia, it's in the electoral district of Mawson. Locally, it's managed by the Kangaroo Island Council. This council helps make decisions for the community.
