Toora, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Toora South Australia
Toora Location in South Australia
Postcode(s)	5253
LGA(s)	Rural City of Murray Bridge
State electorate(s)	Hammond
Federal Division(s)	Barker
Localities around Toora: Mypolonga Mypolonga Murrawong Murray Bridge North Toora Burdett Mobilong Riverglades Avoca Dell
Footnotes	Coordinates

Toora is a small area, or locality, located in South Australia. It is very close to the larger town of Murray Bridge, which means it's like a smaller community that is connected to a bigger one.

What is Toora?

Toora is officially known as a "satellite locality." This means it's a place that is near a larger town and often depends on that town for services like shops, schools, and hospitals. Think of it like a smaller neighborhood or suburb of a bigger city.

Where is Toora Located?

Toora is found on the west side of the Murray River, which is one of Australia's most important rivers. It's part of the area known as the Rural City of Murray Bridge. This location means it's in a region that combines both town life and rural, open spaces.

How Toora Got Its Name

The name Toora comes from the Toora Irrigation Area. An irrigation area is a special zone where water is moved from a river or dam to help grow crops and plants, especially in dry places. This suggests that the area around Toora has been important for farming and using water from the Murray River for a long time.

When Toora Became Official

The exact borders and name for Toora were officially set in the year 2000. Before this, the area might have been known by different names or simply considered part of the broader Murray Bridge region. Making its boundaries official helps people know exactly where Toora is.

Government and Representation

Even though Toora is a small locality, it is part of larger government areas.

Local Government

Toora is managed by the local council called the Rural City of Murray Bridge. This council helps with things like roads, parks, and local services for the people living in Toora and nearby areas.

State and Federal Government

• For state government matters, Toora is in the Hammond area. This means people living in Toora vote for a representative in the South Australian Parliament who looks after the Hammond district.
• For federal government matters, Toora is part of the Barker area. This means residents vote for a representative in the Australian Parliament who looks after the Barker division.