Tarcowie, South Australia

Tarcowie
South Australia
Tarcowie
Population: 215 (2006 Census)[1]
Postcode: 5431
Elevation: 574 m (1,883 ft)
Time zone:

 • Summer (DST)

 ACST (UTC+9:30)

ACDT (UTC+10:30)
LGA: Northern Areas Council
State District: Stuart
Federal Division: Grey

Tarcowie (postcode 5431) is a town in South Australia. Tarcowie is an aboriginal word meaning torrential waters. It was named by Governor Musgrave on 20 May 1875. At the 2006 census, Tarcowie had a population of 215.[1]

The dominate industry in Tarcowie is sheep farming, however in recent times wind farming may be taking over as the main industry for the town.

Notable residents

Tarcowie is best known as the home town of the ADF recruiting guru Michael Thomas.

Notes and references

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Tarcowie (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC45031&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 29 October 2011.