Tooligie, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tooligie South Australia
Tooligie Location in South Australia
Established	1929
Postcode(s)	5607
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	84 km (52 mi) N of Port Lincoln 291 km (181 mi) w of Adelaide city centre
LGA(s)	District Council of Elliston
State electorate(s)	Flinders
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 22.1 °C 72 °F 11.4 °C 53 °F 400.6 mm 15.8 in
Localities around Tooligie: Kappawanta Kappawanta Murdinga Murlong Sheringa Tooligie Hincks Kiana Kiana Mitchell Karkoo Brooker
Footnotes	Locations Coordinates Climate Adjoining localities

Tooligie is a small town located in South Australia. It sits on the Eyre Peninsula, which is a large triangle of land. Tooligie is about 290 kilometers (180 miles) west of Adelaide city centre, the capital city. It is also about 84 kilometers (52 miles) north of Port Lincoln, another important city.

Discover Tooligie: A Town in South Australia

Tooligie is a quiet place known for its natural surroundings. It's a great spot to learn about how towns are created and how they fit into the bigger picture of a state.

The Story of Tooligie's Beginning

Tooligie officially became a "government town" on May 30, 1929. This declaration was made by Governor Hore Ruthven. A government town means its layout and land were planned by the government. The area around the town, called its "locality," had its borders set in November 1999. The name "Tooligie" is thought to come from a hill located to the east of the town itself.

Exploring Nature: Parks Near Tooligie

Tooligie is home to some special natural areas. These are called protected areas, which means they are kept safe to protect plants and animals. Two of these parks are found within Tooligie's boundaries:

• The Hincks Conservation Park
• The Peachna Conservation Park

These parks are important for keeping the local environment healthy.

Roads and Railways: How to Get to Tooligie

Getting to and from Tooligie is made easier by its transport links. The Tod Highway is a main road that passes right through the area. There's also a railway line, part of the Eyre Peninsula Railway, that goes from Cummins to Wudinna. A railway station is located where the old government town used to be. This shows how important railways were for moving goods and people in the past.

Tooligie's Place in Government

Tooligie is part of different government areas. These areas help manage services and representation for the people living there.

• For national elections, Tooligie is in the federal division of Grey. This is how people vote for their representatives in the national government.
• For state elections, it's in the state electoral district of Flinders. This is for voting for representatives in the South Australian government.
• For local services like roads and rubbish collection, Tooligie is part of the District Council of Elliston. This is the local government area that helps manage the town day-to-day.