Terowie South Australia | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 33°09′20″S 138°55′07″E / 33.155538°S 138.918589°E[1] | ||||||||||||||
Population | 135 (SAL 2021)[2] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 5421 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 534 m (1,752 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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LGA(s) | Regional Council of Goyder[1] | ||||||||||||||
Region | Yorke and Mid North[1] | ||||||||||||||
County | Victoria[1] Kimberley[1] | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Stuart[3] | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Grey[4] | ||||||||||||||
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Footnotes | Adjoining localities[1][5] |
Terowie (formerly Gottliebs Well and Shebbear) is a small town in the Mid North region of South Australia located 220 kilometres (137 mi) north of the state capital of Adelaide. It is located in the Regional Council of Goyder. Terowie retains a number of authentic and well preserved 1880s buildings, and has been declared a "historic town".[6] It also remains a town of interest to those interested in rail history. Although now a very small town with few facilities, Terowie remains a popular destination for photographers, historians, and rail buffs.