Callington, South Australia

Callington
South Australia

Single lane Callington Bridge over River Bremer
Callington
Population: 387 2006 Census [1]
Established: 1847
Postcode: 5254
Location: 60 km (37 mi) east of Adelaide
LGA: District Council of Mount Barker & Rural City of Murray Bridge
State District: Kavel
Federal Division: Mayo

Callington is a small town in the Adelaide Hills, in South Australia. Callington is situated on the Bremer River, and is adjacent to the South Eastern Freeway. Callington is located within the state electoral district of Kavel and the federal division of Mayo

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History

Callington was formed after the discovery of copper in the area in 1850. It was named after the copper mining town Callington in Cornwall, UK. A short history of Callington can be found at SA History - Callington.

Demographics

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Recreation

Education

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