DC Barunga West
Towns
| Bute |
| Fishermans Bay |
| Port Broughton |
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| Council Information | |
|---|---|
| Population | 2622 |
| Area | 1528km² including 70km of coastline |
| Key industry sectors | Crop farming, fishing, recreation, Light engineering |
| Key employers | Private industry, small business, education, retail, government |
| Recent Growth | Future growth pegged for tourism, agribusiness, energy, intensive animal husbandry, renewable energy options. |
| Transportation services/infrastructure | Regional Transaction Centre Daily Bus service to Adelaide and Community Transport Services |
| Business Potential | Close to Adelaide, access to coast and rural living. Over 700 shack sites within district area and 2 caravan parks |
| Median house price range | 250 |
| # Preschools | 2 |
| # Primary Schools | 2 |
| # Secondary Schools | 1 |
| # Public Hospitals | 1 |
| # Community Health Services | 1 |
| Shopping Facilities Include | Port Broughton and Bute services are minimal (IGA, Hardware, Takeaway) Regional centres including Port Pirie & Kadina provide additional services |
| Natural Environments | Coastal |
| Lifestyle Strengths | Coast, quaint country buildings, parks and reserves, peaceful, quiet. Waterfront view for housing developments. Undeveloped Foreshore area, boat ramps (x3) |
| Key leisure opportunities | Aquatic, Golf, Bowls, Seniors activities, Fishing, Swimming, Close to wine region, Heritage centres (x2) |
| Industries | Broad acre farming, Agriculture, Forestry & fishing, Transport & storage, Retail services, Light engineering |
| # Sporting Clubs | 32 |
| # Clubs (Misc.) | 9 Knitting clubs to Probus to Visual Arts clubs |
| General Phone | 8635 2107 |
| General Fax | 8635 2596 |
| General Email | |
| URL | |
| Street Address | Bay Street, PORT BROUGHTON, SA, 5522 |
| Postal Address | PO Box 3, PORT BROUGHTON, SA, 5522 |