Ward Hill, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ward Hill South Australia
Ward Hill Location in South Australia
Established	1998
Postcode(s)	5522
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	157 km (98 mi) north-west of Adelaide city centre
LGA(s)	District Council of Barunga West
State electorate(s)	Narungga
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 23.8 °C 75 °F 9.8 °C 50 °F 330.1 mm 13 in
Suburbs around Ward Hill: Spencer Gulf Spencer Gulf Spencer Gulf Spencer Gulf Ward Hill Port Broughton Tickera Alford Alford
Footnotes	Distances Coordinates Climate Adjoining localities

Ward Hill is a small area, or 'locality', in South Australia, Australia. It's found on the western side of the Yorke Peninsula, right next to a large body of water called Spencer Gulf. It's about 157 kilometers (97 miles) north-west of Adelaide, the capital city.

About Ward Hill

Ward Hill is named after a hill that is now part of the area. The official boundaries for Ward Hill were set in October 1998. This included a place called the Webling Bay Shack Area, which was already well-known.

Natural Features

The coastline of Ward Hill, along the Spencer Gulf, has some interesting natural features. At its northern end, there's an inlet called Mundoora Arm. An inlet is a small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river that extends into the land. There's also a channel known as Hamilton Lagoons. A channel is a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

Land Use and Environment

As of 2015, the land in Ward Hill has specific uses. Most of the area is set aside for agriculture, which means it's used for farming. There is also a strip of land along the coast that is zoned for conservation. This means this coastal area is protected to keep its natural environment safe.

Government and Representation

Ward Hill is part of different government areas that help manage and represent its residents:

• Federal Government: It is in the federal electoral division of Grey. This is the area represented by a Member of Parliament in the national government.
• State Government: For the state government of South Australia, Ward Hill is part of the electoral district of Narungga. This is the area represented by a Member of Parliament in the state government.
• Local Government: At the local level, Ward Hill is managed by the District Council of Barunga West. This local council looks after things like roads, parks, and local services.