Crystal brook, South Australia
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Crystal Brook () is named for the stream that passes through the town. It has a population of about 2400, an annual average rainfall of 400 mm, is at an altitude of 110 m above sea level, and is 200 km north of Adelaide. The town, unusually for rural South Australia, has been growing steadily over the past few decades. It serves the local farming community and has many small businesses. The Crystal Brook Show is in early August; it has been held every year for a century and a quarter.
Major railway lines pass through Crystal Brook to Adelaide, Sydney, Darwin and Perth. The railway has a triangular junction.
Before the construction of Beetaloo Reservoir in 1890 a spring at Bowman Park supplied water to the town.
The town falls within the boundaries of the Port Pirie Regional Council. It is in the state electorate of Frome and the federal Division of Grey.
Notable Natives
Arthur Percy Sullivan - recipient of the Victoria CrossRob Kerin - Premier of South Australia between 22 October 2001 and March 5, 2002
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