Sunlands, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sunlands South Australia
Sunlands Location in South Australia
Established	28 September 2000
Postcode(s)	5322
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	10 km (6 mi) west of Waikerie 20 km (12 mi) southeast of Cadell
LGA(s)	District Council of Loxton Waikerie
County	Albert
State electorate(s)	Chaffey
Federal Division(s)	Barker
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 25.3 °C 78 °F 9.3 °C 49 °F 281.5 mm 11.1 in
Localities around Sunlands: Cadell Qualco Qualco Cadell Stockyard Plain Sunlands Taylorville Stockyard Plain Stockyard Plain Ramco Heights Ramco
Footnotes	Adjoining localities

Sunlands is a small place located in South Australia. It sits on the left bank of the Murray River, which is a very important river in Australia. Sunlands is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) west of a larger town called Waikerie.

What is Sunlands?

Sunlands is known for its beautiful natural setting along the Murray River. It's a quiet area where you can find the Waikerie Golf and Country Club course. This club is a popular spot for people who enjoy playing golf.

History of Sunlands' Boundaries

The official borders of Sunlands were set on September 28, 2000. However, the name "Sunlands" had been used for this area for a long time before that. These borders include two special areas: Sunlands South and Sunlands North. These are important for farming.

Farming in Sunlands

A lot of the land in Sunlands is used for farming. This area has special irrigation systems. Irrigation means bringing water to dry land to help crops grow. Most of the irrigated farms in Sunlands grow citrus orchards. Citrus fruits include oranges, lemons, and mandarins.

Where is Sunlands Located?

Sunlands is very close to the Murray River. It has a short section of riverfront land. This part is downstream from another place called Ramco. It's also near Qualco, which is on the inside of a bend in the river. Sunlands stretches almost to the river at its northern end. This area is near a road called Cadell Valley Road, close to a spot known as Oxford Landing.

Local Industries

One of the big businesses in Sunlands is Oxford Landing Estates. This company is a major producer of wine in the region. They grow grapes and make wine right there.

How Sunlands is Governed

Sunlands is part of several important government areas.

• Federal Government: For national decisions, Sunlands is in the federal division of Barker. This is how people in the area vote for their representatives in the national parliament.
• State Government: For state-level decisions, Sunlands is in the state electoral district of Chaffey. This helps people vote for their representatives in the South Australian parliament.
• Local Government: For local services like roads and parks, Sunlands is part of the District Council of Loxton Waikerie. This local council helps manage the day-to-day needs of the community.