Weeroona Island, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Weeroona Island South Australia
Weeroona Island Location in South Australia
Population	225 (shared with other localities in the State Suburb of Port Flinders) (2011 census)
Established	1997
Postcode(s)	5495
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	209 km (130 mi) north of Adelaide city centre 9.5 km (6 mi) northeast of Port Pirie
LGA(s)	District Council of Mount Remarkable
State electorate(s)	Stuart
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 22.7 °C 73 °F 9.3 °C 49 °F 473.3 mm 18.6 in
Suburbs around Weeroona Island: Germein Bay (body of water) Germein Bay Germein Bay Germein Bay (body of water) Weeroona Island Germein Bay Germein Bay (body of water) Germein Bay Germein Bay
Footnotes	Coordinates Locations Climate Adjoining localities

Weeroona Island is a special place in South Australia. It's a small area of land, not a true island. It's about 209 kilometers (130 miles) north of Adelaide. It's also about 9.5 kilometers (6 miles) northeast of the city of Port Pirie.

This area is unique because it's surrounded by low-lying land. This land can get covered by water during high tides. A special road called a causeway connects Weeroona Island to the main highway.

Exploring Weeroona Island

Weeroona Island is a place where people live and enjoy nature. It has homes for people who live there all the time. There are also holiday homes for people visiting. These homes are built on the higher ground.

Protecting Nature

A big part of Weeroona Island is kept for conservation. This means protecting the natural environment. The low-lying areas are especially important. New buildings are kept to a minimum here. Any new structures must be small and fit in with nature. They are mostly for light outdoor activities.

The Story Behind the Name

Weeroona Island has an interesting history with its name. It was once known as Port Flinders.

How Weeroona Island Got Its Name

The area started as a private land development around 1853. The people who planned it first called it "Port Flinders." Over the years, it had other names like Price Nob and Benjamin Hill. In 1993, the name "Port Flinders" was officially brought back.

However, the people living there really liked the name "Weeroona Island." They showed strong support for it. So, in November 2013, the name was officially changed to Weeroona Island. The name "Weeroona Island" comes from a holiday camp. This camp was run by a company called BHP. It was located near Point Lowly on the eastern coast of Eyre Peninsula.

When Weeroona Island Became Official

The official boundaries for Weeroona Island were set in March 1997. This included the area known as the Weeroona Island Shack Site.

Weeroona Island's Government Connections

Weeroona Island is part of different government areas. This helps manage the community and its services.

Local and State Government

Weeroona Island is part of the District Council of Mount Remarkable. This is the local government that helps with things like roads and community services. For state government, it's in the Stuart area. This means people living here vote for a representative in the state parliament.

Federal Government

At the national level, Weeroona Island is in the federal division of Grey. This is the area that votes for a representative in the Australian Parliament.