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Overview

Balaklava lies 92 km north of Adelaide in South Australia’s Mid North, on the south bank of the Wakefield River and 25 km east of Port Wakefield (postcode 5461). It serves as the Wakefield Regional Council’s administrative centre and hosts four schools, including Balaklava Primary and High Schools and Horizon Christian School, plus a community children’s centre and a joint school‑community library. Local news is delivered by the Plains Producer newspaper, published since 1903.

The town offers a vibrant arts scene through the Community Arts group, Courthouse Gallery and annual Eisteddfod, while sporting facilities include an 18‑hole golf course, seasonal pool and courts for basketball, tennis and football. Historic railway lines once connected Balaklava to Port Wakefield and Adelaide, reflecting its former role as a regional rail hub.