Wilmington, South Australia
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| Population: | 220[1] | ||||||
| Postcode: | 5485 | ||||||
| Coordinates: | 32°38′49″S 138°05′45″E / 32.646948°S 138.095758°ECoordinates: 32°38′49″S 138°05′45″E / 32.646948°S 138.095758°E | ||||||
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| LGA: | District Council of Mount Remarkable | ||||||
| State electorate: | Stuart | ||||||
| Federal Division: | Grey | ||||||
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Wilmington is a town in the southern Flinders Ranges region of South Australia. The town is located in the District Council of Mount Remarkable Local Government Area, 305 kilometres (190 mi) north of the state capital, Adelaide. At the 2006 census, Wilmington had a population of 220.[1]
Wilmington is a farming community, known for sheep, wheat and barley, but more recently the temperature conditions and rainfall has contributed to the increasing popularity of the planting of olive groves.
The town has its own General Store, Post Office, Hotel, Caravan Park, Take-away shop, 2 Service Stations, Butcher, Primary School, museum and antique shops.
It borders the Mount Remarkable National Park and the beautiful Alligator Gorge is a 10 minute drive from Wilmington.
Wilmington is a great place to stay as it is in such close proximity to many fantastic areas of the Flinders Ranges, most notably Wilpena Pound.
Wilmington was established as a stop over route for grain and wool being delivered by horse and cart from Port Augusta on its way to Adelaide.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Wilmington (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=UCL429000&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2007-11-21.
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