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Cape Jaffa
South Australia
Cape Jaffa (6).JPG
New marina at Cape Jaffa, South Australia
Cape Jaffa is located in South Australia
Cape Jaffa
Cape Jaffa
Location in South Australia
Population 54 (2016 census)
Established 3 December 1998
Postcode(s) 5275
Time zone ACST (UTC+9:30)
 • Summer (DST) ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location
  • 245 km (152 mi) from Adelaide
  • 19 km (12 mi) from Kingston SE
LGA(s) Kingston District Council
State electorate(s) MacKillop
Federal Division(s) Barker
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
19.3 °C
67 °F		 10.3 °C
51 °F		 489.4 mm
19.3 in
Localities around Cape Jaffa:
Ocean Lacepede Bay Wangolina
Ocean Cape Jaffa Wangolina
Ocean Ocean Wangolina
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Adjoining Localities

Cape Jaffa is a small place in South Australia. It's located on a piece of land that sticks out into the sea, also called Cape Jaffa. This area is on the south-east coast of South Australia. It looks out over a large part of the ocean known as the Southern Ocean or the Great Australian Bight.

Cape Jaffa is about 245 kilometers (152 miles) south-east of Adelaide, which is the capital city of South Australia. It's also about 19 kilometers (12 miles) south-west of a town called Kingston SE.

What is Cape Jaffa Like?

Cape Jaffa is more than just a headland. It includes a small community or "settlement" on the northern side of the headland. This settlement faces Lacepede Bay. The area is known for its jetty, which is like a long pier, and a marina, where boats can dock safely.

Part of Cape Jaffa is also within the Bernouilli Conservation Reserve. This is a special area set aside to protect nature.

The Marina Project

The marina at Cape Jaffa is called Cape Jaffa Anchorage. Plans to build it were approved in January 2006. The project was designed to be built in several steps. The first part of the marina has been completed. In 2018, it was still considered to be "under construction," meaning more parts were being built or planned.

People Living in Cape Jaffa

In August 2016, a count of people called the 2016 Australian census took place. This census showed that 54 people lived in Cape Jaffa at that time.

How Cape Jaffa is Governed

Cape Jaffa is part of different government areas:

  • It is in the federal Division of Barker. This is for national government elections.
  • It is in the state MacKillop. This is for state government elections in South Australia.
  • It is also part of the local government area called the Kingston District Council. This council helps manage local services and rules for the community.

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  • Cape Jaffa jetty 1

    The Cape Jaffa jetty

  • Cape Jaffa jetty

    The Cape Jaffa jetty

  • Cape Jaffa marina

    New marina at Cape Jaffa, South Australia

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