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Sunnyside
South Australia
Sunnyside is located in South Australia
Sunnyside
Sunnyside
Location in South Australia
Postcode(s) 5253
Area 3.88 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
LGA(s) Rural City of Murray Bridge
State electorate(s) Hammond
Federal Division(s) Barker
Localities around Sunnyside:
Greenbanks
Willow Banks
Mypolonga Burdett
Murrawong Sunnyside Burdett
Burdett Burdett Burdett

Sunnyside is a small, quiet place located in South Australia. It's often called a "hamlet," which means it's a very small village or settlement. Sunnyside is part of the larger area known as Murray Bridge. It sits right on the eastern side of the famous Murray River.

Sunnyside is a "semi-rural locality." This means it has some homes but also lots of open land, like farms or natural areas. It covers about 3.88 square kilometers.

Where is Sunnyside Located?

Sunnyside is found on the east bank of the Murray River. This is sometimes called the "left bank" when you are looking downstream. It's in the state of South Australia.

Nearby Places

Sunnyside has several neighbors. To its west, across the river, are places like Murrawong. On the same side of the river, to the northwest, you'll find Greenbanks and Willow Banks.

Other nearby towns include Mypolonga to the north. The area of Burdett is to the northeast, east, southeast, south, and southwest. This shows that Burdett is a larger area that surrounds Sunnyside on many sides.

How to Get to Sunnyside

If you want to visit the homes in Sunnyside, you would look for the "Sunnyside Shack Site." You can reach this part of Sunnyside by taking Burdett Road. From Burdett Road, you would turn onto Sunnyside Road.

Government and Representation

Even though Sunnyside is a small place, it is part of a larger government system.

  • Local Government: Sunnyside is managed by the Rural City of Murray Bridge. This is the local council that helps with things like roads and community services.
  • State Government: For state elections, people in Sunnyside vote in the Hammond area. This helps choose representatives for the South Australian Parliament.
  • Federal Government: For national elections, Sunnyside is part of the Barker area. This helps choose representatives for the Australian Parliament in Canberra.
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