Middle Beach, South Australia
| Middle Beach South Australia | |||||||||||||
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 Looking north along the beachfront shacks | |||||||||||||
  Middle Beach | |||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 34°36′S 138°24′E / 34.600°S 138.400°ECoordinates: 34°36′S 138°24′E / 34.600°S 138.400°E | ||||||||||||
| Population | 366 (2006 census)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5501 | ||||||||||||
| Location | 40 km (25 mi) from Adelaide | ||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Adelaide Plains Council | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Taylor | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wakefield | ||||||||||||
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Middle Beach is a small town in South Australia located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of the Adelaide city centre. It is located in the Adelaide Plains Council.
Demographics
The 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 366 persons on Middle Beach on census night. Of these, 55.2% were male and 44.8% were female.[1]
The majority of residents (66.1%) are of Australian birth, with other common census responses being England (4.6%) and Netherlands (3.0%).[1]
The age distribution of Middle Beach residents is comparable to that of the greater Australian population. 68.8% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 31.2% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.[1]
Community
The local newspaper is the Plains Producer.
Attractions
Middle Beach is notable for its samphire swamplands and fishing in the mangroves. A boat ramp and small creek are located at the southern end of the shellgrit beach.
Transport
Middle Beach is located beside Port Wakefield Road.
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Middle Beach (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2011-01-05.
External links
- Adelaide Plains Council
- Local Government Association of SA - District Council of Mallala
- 2006 ABS Census Data by Location