- McCracken, South Australia
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McCracken
Victor Harbor, South AustraliaPopulation: 1,549 (2006 Census)[1] Postcode: 5211 Location: 68 km (42 mi) S of Adelaide CBD LGA: City of Victor Harbor State District: Finniss Federal Division: Mayo Suburbs around McCracken: Hindmarsh Valley Hindmarsh Valley Hayborough Victor Harbor McCracken Hayborough Victor Harbor Encounter Bay McCracken is a suburb in the City of Victor Harbor.
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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.
Attractions
McCracken is notable as the location of the McCracken Country Club & Resort.
Parks
Cootamundra Reserve lies on the northeast boundary of the suburb.
Transportation
Roads
McCracken is serviced by Hindmarsh Road, linking the suburb to Victor Harbor. Victor Harbor Road forms the eastern bounary of McCracken.
References
- ^ a b c d Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "McCracken (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC44116&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2011-04-10.
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Coordinates: 35°32′28″S 138°38′06″E / 35.541°S 138.635°E
Suburbs of the City of Victor Harbor Back Valley · Encounter Bay · Hayborough · Hindmarsh Tiers · Hindmarsh Valley · Inman Valley · Lower Inman Valley · McCracken · Mount Jagged · Victor Harbor · WaitpingaCategories:- Towns in South Australia
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