McCracken, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids McCracken Victor Harbor, South Australia
Kleinigs Hill Lookout, McCracken
McCracken Location in South Australia
Population	1,958 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	5211
Location	68 km (42 mi) S of Adelaide
LGA(s)	City of Victor Harbor
Region	Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
State electorate(s)	Finniss
Federal Division(s)	Mayo
Suburbs around McCracken: Hindmarsh Valley Hindmarsh Valley Hayborough Victor Harbor McCracken Hayborough Victor Harbor Encounter Bay

McCracken is a locality in the Australian state of  South Australia located about 68 kilometres (42 mi) south of the state capital of Adelaide in the local government area of the City of Victor Harbor.

The location of McCracken

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.

The majority of residents (77%) are of Australian birth, with an additional 13.2% declaring England as their country of birth.

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%.

Community

The local newspapers are the Independent Weekly and the Times.

Attractions

McCracken is notable as the location of the McCracken Country Club & Resort. Among the events that take place at McCracken C C, ADFAS Fleurieu (Australian Design and Fine Arts Society) hold meetings there.

Parks

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.