The County of Robinson is one of South Australia’s 49 cadastral counties. Governor William Robinson proclaimed it in 1883 and named it after himself. The county covers 6,926 square kilometres on the north-west coast of Eyre Peninsula, running from Streaky Bay inland to the Gawler Ranges Conservation Park. Its principal town is Streaky Bay.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | South Australia |
| Region | Eyre Peninsula |
| Proclaimed | 1883 |
| Named after | Governor William Robinson |
| Area | 6,926 km² |
| Principal towns | Streaky Bay, Minnipa, Poochera |
| Local government areas today | District Council of Streaky Bay; District Council of Elliston; District Council of Wudinna |
Hundreds in Robinson County
The county is divided into 24 hundreds. A planned 25th, the Hundred of McBeath, was never gazetted.
- Hundred of Addison
- Hundred of Bockelberg
- Hundred of Campbell
- Hundred of Carina
- Hundred of Chandada
- Hundred of Condada
- Hundred of Cungena
- Hundred of Downer
- Hundred of Finlayson
- Hundred of Forrest
- Hundred of Inkster
- Hundred of Kaldoonera
- Hundred of Karcultaby
- Hundred of Moorkitabie
- Hundred of Murray
- Hundred of Ripon
- Hundred of Rounsevell
- Hundred of Scott
- Hundred of Tarlton
- Hundred of Travers
- Hundred of Wallis
- Hundred of Witera
- Hundred of Wright
- Hundred of Wrenfordsley
Towns and Localities Today
Streaky Bay, on the coast in the Hundred of Ripon, is the county’s largest town and the seat of its own district council, founded in 1888. Minnipa and Poochera lie inland along the county’s grain belt, serving wheat and sheep farms. Venus Bay, further south on the coast, is a smaller fishing and holiday settlement.
Geography
The county stretches from the Great Australian Bight coast east across cereal-growing plains to the Gawler Ranges. The Gawler Ranges Conservation Park forms its inland boundary in the north.
History
Governor Robinson proclaimed the county in 1883 while South Australia was extending survey and settlement along the west coast of Eyre Peninsula. Its district councils were established soon after: Streaky Bay and Elliston in 1888, Wudinna later in 1925 as farming spread further inland.
FAQ
Where is Robinson County?
It covers the north-west coast of Eyre Peninsula, from Streaky Bay inland to the Gawler Ranges.
What towns are in Robinson County?
Streaky Bay is the main town, with Minnipa, Poochera and Venus Bay as smaller centres.
Is Robinson County still used?
Cadastral counties like Robinson remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.