Tooperang, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tooperang South Australia
Tooperang Location in South Australia
Population	377 (2011 census)
Postcode(s)	5255
Location	50 km (31 mi) South of Adelaide
LGA(s)	Alexandrina Council
Region	Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
County	County of Hindmarsh
State electorate(s)	Finniss
Federal Division(s)	Mayo
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 19.6 °C 67 °F 8.0 °C 46 °F 830 mm 32.7 in
Localities around Tooperang: Nangkita Ashbourne Mount Observation Mount Compass Tooperang Finniss Mount Jagged Mosquito Hill Currency Creek

Tooperang is a small town in South Australia. It is located on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula. This area is part of the Alexandrina Council. Tooperang is also home to the Cox Scrub Conservation Reserve.

In 2011, about 377 people lived in the Tooperang area. This number included nearby places like Mount Jagged and Mosquito Hill.

Discovering Tooperang

Tooperang is a quiet place known for its natural beauty. It's a great spot for people who enjoy the outdoors. The town is surrounded by lovely landscapes.

Stargazing Fun!

The Tooperang Hall is a special place for people who love looking at the stars. It's located on Bull Creek Road. The Astronomical Society of South Australia (ASSA) often meets here.

Why is Tooperang so good for astronomy? The area's geography helps block out bright lights from the city of Adelaide. This creates very dark skies. Dark skies are perfect for seeing distant stars and galaxies clearly. So, members of the ASSA can enjoy amazing views of the night sky.

The Tooperang area stretches west from the town. It follows along a place called Cleland Gully Road.

How Tooperang is Governed

Tooperang is part of different government areas. These areas help manage the town and its services.

• Federal Government: Tooperang is in the federal division of Mayo. This means people in Tooperang vote for a representative in the national parliament.
• State Government: For state matters, Tooperang is in the electoral district of Finniss. This is for the South Australian state parliament.
• Local Government: At the local level, Tooperang is managed by the Alexandrina Council. This council handles things like local roads, parks, and community services.