Ward Belt, South Australia
Town in South Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ward Belt (originally known as Ward's Belt) is a locality to the west of Gawler in South Australia.[3] The area was NOT named after James Ward and his wife, who arrived in South Australia in the Olivia in 1853.[4] The area is predominantly used for grain, beef and sheep farming.
Quick Facts Ward Belt South Australia, Coordinates ...
Ward Belt South Australia | |||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coordinates | 34.58°S 138.67°E / -34.58; 138.67 | ||||||||||||||
Population | 158 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 5118 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 7 km (4 mi) W of Gawler | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Light Regional Council | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Light | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | |||||||||||||||
|
Close
When the Max Fatchen Expressway was completed in 2011, it divided Buchfelde so the portion north of the expressway was reassigned to Ward Belt.[3] This included the area of the Gawler Aerodrome which was formerly in Buchfelde but is now in Ward Belt.