Callington, South Australia
Not to be confused with Callington, Cornwall.
| Callington South Australia | |
|---|---|
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Single lane Callington Bridge over River Bremer | |
  Callington | |
| Coordinates | 35°07′S 139°03′E / 35.117°S 139.050°ECoordinates: 35°07′S 139°03′E / 35.117°S 139.050°E |
| Population | 387 (2006 Census)[1] |
| Established | 1847 |
| Postcode(s) | 5254 |
| Location | 60 km (37 mi) east of Adelaide |
| LGA(s) | District Council of Mount Barker & Rural City of Murray Bridge |
| State electorate(s) | Kavel |
| Federal Division(s) | 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
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
Callington Primary School main building
Recreation
Education
Local Businesses
References
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Callington (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2008-10-23.