Willoughby, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Willoughby South Australia
Cape Willoughby Lighthouse
Willoughby Location in South Australia
Population	319 (shared with other localities in the “State Suburb of Island Beach”) (2011 census)
Established	1999
Postcode(s)	5222
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	111 km (69 mi) south of Adelaide 18 km (11 mi) east of Penneshaw
LGA(s)	Kangaroo Island Council
Region	Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
County	County of Carnarvon
State electorate(s)	Mawson
Federal Division(s)	Mayo
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 18.1 °C 65 °F 12.8 °C 55 °F 538.4 mm 21.2 in
Suburbs around Willoughby: Antechamber Bay Backstairs Passage Backstairs Passage Antechamber Bay Dudley East Porky Flat Willoughby Ocean Porky Flat Ocean Ocean
Footnotes	Coordinates Locations Climate Adjoining localities

Willoughby is a special place in South Australia. It's located at the very eastern tip of the Dudley Peninsula on Kangaroo Island. From Willoughby, you can look out over the Backstairs Passage to the north. To the south, you'll see the vast Southern Ocean, also known as the Great Australian Bight.

Willoughby is about 111 kilometers south of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. It's also quite close to Penneshaw, being only about 18 kilometers to its east.

About Willoughby

Willoughby was officially named in August 1999. Its name comes from Cape Willoughby, which is a famous headland at the eastern end of the Dudley Peninsula.

What People Do There

The land in Willoughby is mainly used for two things: agriculture (farming) and conservation. Conservation means protecting nature and wildlife.

Protecting Nature

A big part of Willoughby is dedicated to keeping nature safe. This includes the Cape Willoughby Conservation Park. It also includes the eastern part of the Lesueur Conservation Park. Other areas along the coast are protected to keep their natural beauty.

Historical Places

Willoughby is home to some important historical sites. These places are listed on the South Australian Heritage Register.

Famous Lighthouse

One of these sites is the Cape Willoughby Lighthouse. Only the tower of the lighthouse is listed. Lighthouses help guide ships safely.

Early Settlers' Farm

Another important place is the 'Freshfields' farmhouse. This farm also has the graves of Nathaniel Thomas and his wife. They were among the first European settlers in the area.

How Willoughby is Governed

Willoughby is part of a few different government areas. This helps manage the area and its people.

Local Government

Locally, Willoughby is part of the Kangaroo Island Council. This council makes decisions about local services.

State and Federal Government

For state matters, Willoughby is in the Electoral district of Mawson. For federal matters, it's in the Division of Mayo. These divisions help people choose their representatives.