Tunkalilla facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tunkalilla South Australia
Tunkalilla Location in South Australia
Established	1999
Postcode(s)	5203
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	83 km (52 mi) S of Adelaide
LGA(s)	District Council of Yankalilla
Region	Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
State electorate(s)	Mawson
Federal Division(s)	Mayo
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 17.5 °C 64 °F 10.2 °C 50 °F 818.9 mm 32.2 in
Suburbs around Tunkalilla: Parawa Parawa Parawa Deep Creek Tunkililla Parawa Waitpinga Backstairs Passage Backstairs Passage Backstairs Passage
Footnotes	Adjoining localities

Tunkalilla is a small area, or locality, in the Australian state of South Australia. It is located on the south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula. This area looks out over a body of water called Backstairs Passage. Tunkalilla is about 83 kilometers (52 miles) south of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia.

What is Tunkalilla?

Tunkalilla is a special kind of area in Australia. It is officially recognized as a "locality." This means it has set boundaries, much like a town or a suburb.

How Tunkalilla Got Its Name

The official borders for Tunkalilla were created in August 1999. At the same time, the name "Tunkalilla" was chosen. This name was already used for other natural features nearby. These included a creek, a beach, and even a homestead (a large farm house).

What Happens in Tunkalilla?

People in Tunkalilla use the land for different purposes. These uses help the environment and the economy.

Farming and Production

As of 2015, the main activity in Tunkalilla is farming. This is called "primary production." It means people grow crops or raise animals. This helps provide food and other goods.

Protecting Nature

Another important use of the land in Tunkalilla is for "conservation." This means protecting nature and wildlife. Part of Tunkalilla is a special protected area.

Eric Bonython Conservation Park

This protected area is known as the Eric Bonython Conservation Park. It is a place where plants and animals are kept safe. The coastline overlooking Backstairs Passage is also part of this conservation effort.

How Tunkalilla is Governed

Tunkalilla is part of different government areas. This helps manage the region.

Local and State Government

Tunkalilla is part of the District Council of Yankalilla. This is the local government area. It handles things like local roads and services. For state government, Tunkalilla is in the electoral district of Mawson. This means people in Tunkalilla vote for a representative in the state parliament.

Federal Government

At the national level, Tunkalilla is in the federal division of Mayo. This area elects a representative to the Australian Parliament.