McCracken, South Australia
| McCracken Victor Harbor, South Australia | |||||||||||||||
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| Population | 1,549 (2006 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5211 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 68 km (42 mi) S of Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Victor Harbor | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island[2] | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Finniss | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Mayo | ||||||||||||||
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McCracken is a suburb in Victor Harbor, South Australia.[3]
Demographics
The 2006 census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 1,549 persons in McCracken on census night. Of these, 47.3% were male and 52.7% were female.[1]
The majority of residents (77%) are of Australian birth, with an additional 13.2% declaring England as their country of birth.[1]
The average age of McCracken residents is higher than the greater Australian population. 79.1% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 20.9% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.[1]
Community
The local newspapers are the Independent Weekly and the Times.
McCracken is located in the local government area of the City of Victor Harbor
Amenities
McCracken is notable as the location of the McCracken Country Club & Resort.
Cootamundra Reserve lies on the northeast boundary of the suburb.
Transportation
McCracken is serviced by Hindmarsh Road, linking the suburb to Victor Harbor. Victor Harbor Road forms the eastern boundary of McCracken.
References
- 1 2 3 4 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "McCracken (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2011-04-10.
- ↑ "Fleurieu Kangaroo Island SA Government region" (PDF). The Government of South Australia. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
- ↑ "Suburbs Map - District" (PDF). City of Victor Harbor. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
External links
Coordinates: 35°32′28″S 138°38′06″E / 35.541°S 138.635°E