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Middle Beach is a small town in South Australia. It's located about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of Adelaide, the state's main city. This town is part of the Adelaide Plains Council area. In 2021, only 94 people lived there.

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Middle Beach
South Australia
MiddleBeach.jpg
Looking north along the beachfront shacks
Middle Beach is located in South Australia
Middle Beach
Middle Beach
Location in South Australia
Established 5 June 1997 (locality)
Postcode(s) 5501
Time zone ACST (UTC+9:30)
 • Summer (DST) ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location 40 km (25 mi) from Adelaide
LGA(s) Adelaide Plains Council
Region Barossa Light and Lower North
County Gawler
State electorate(s) Taylor
Federal Division(s) Grey
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
22.7 °C
73 °F
11.2 °C
52 °F
431.0 mm
17 in
Localities around Middle Beach:
Gulf St Vincent Lower Light Korunye
Two Wells
Gulf St Vincent Middle Beach Two Wells
Gulf St Vincent Port Gawler Port Gawler
Footnotes Adjoining localities

Life in Middle Beach

Middle Beach is a very small place. In 2021, only 94 people lived here. This makes it a quiet and peaceful town.

Local News

The local newspaper for Middle Beach is called the Plains Producer. It helps keep everyone in the area updated on what's happening.

Things to See and Do

Middle Beach is known for its natural beauty. It has special areas called samphire swamplands. These are wetlands where unique plants grow.

Fishing and Nature

You can also enjoy fishing in the mangroves. Mangroves are special trees that grow in salty water. They provide a home for many fish and other creatures. At the southern end of the shellgrit beach, there is a boat ramp. This is a good spot to launch a small boat. There is also a small creek nearby.

Getting Around

Middle Beach is located right next to Port Wakefield Road. This main road helps people travel to and from the town.

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