Tulka, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tulka South Australia
Tulka Location in South Australia
Established	2003
Postcode(s)	5607
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	259 km (161 mi) W of Adelaide 10 km (6 mi) W of Port Lincoln
LGA(s)	District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula
Region	Eyre Western
County	Flinders
State electorate(s)	Flinders
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 21.2 °C 70 °F 11.3 °C 52 °F 383.2 mm 15.1 in
Suburbs around Tulka: Uley Duck Ponds Port Lincoln Uley Tulka Port Lincoln (water body) Sleaford Sleaford Port Lincoln (water body)
Footnotes	Location Adjoining localities

Tulka is a small area, or locality, in South Australia. It's located on the southern tip of the Eyre Peninsula. From Tulka, you can see the western part of the water body known as Port Lincoln.

Tulka is about 259 kilometers (161 miles) west of Adelaide, which is the capital city of South Australia. It's also quite close to the city of Port Lincoln, only about 10 kilometers (6 miles) to its west.

What is Tulka?

Tulka was officially named and its boundaries set in October 2003. This was done to recognize a name that had been used in the area for a long time. The borders of Tulka have been slightly changed a couple of times, in 2006 and 2011, especially the part next to the locality called Sleaford.

Land Use in Tulka

The land in Tulka is used for two main purposes:

• Farming: Some areas are used for agriculture, which means growing crops or raising animals.
• Nature Protection: Other parts of Tulka are set aside for conservation. This means protecting nature and wildlife. A good example of this is the Lincoln Conservation Park, which is a special area dedicated to preserving the natural environment.

Protecting Water Resources

There are rules about how land can be used in Tulka and nearby areas. These rules are very important because they help manage the underground water system, called an aquifer. This ensures that there's enough clean water for everyone and for nature.

Government and Representation

Tulka is part of different government areas in Australia. This helps make sure that the people living in Tulka have their voices heard and are represented by elected officials.

• Federal Government: For national matters, Tulka is in the federal Division of Grey. This means people in Tulka vote for a representative in the Australian Parliament who looks after the Grey area.
• State Government: For state-level issues in South Australia, Tulka is part of the state electoral district of Flinders. Residents here vote for someone to represent them in the South Australian Parliament.
• Local Government: For local community services and decisions, Tulka falls under the District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula. This local council helps manage things like roads, parks, and waste collection in the area.