Middleton, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Middleton South Australia
Middleton sunset
Middleton Location in South Australia
Population	1,156 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	5213
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACDT (UTC+10:30)
Location	66 km (41 mi) S of Adelaide 7 km (4 mi) W of Goolwa
LGA(s)	Alexandrina Council
Region	Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
County	Hindmarsh
State electorate(s)	Finniss
Federal Division(s)	Mayo
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 20.9 °C 70 °F 11.9 °C 53 °F 386.3 mm 15.2 in
Localities around Middleton: Mount Jagged Currency Creek Currency Creek Mount Jagged Port Elliot Middleton Goolwa Goolwa Beach Port Elliot Encounter Bay Encounter Bay
Footnotes	Locations Adjoining localities

Middleton is a lovely town in South Australia. It sits on the eastern side of the south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula. You can find it between the towns of Port Elliot and Goolwa. It's a popular spot for holidays and tourists, especially known for its great surf beach.

Discover Middleton!

Middleton is a fantastic place for holidays. Many people visit to enjoy the beautiful coast. It is well-known for its popular surf beach, which is great for catching waves.

Wildlife Wonders

The waters near Middleton are home to amazing marine animals. You might see southern right whales during their special season. These whales come here to have their babies and find partners. This usually happens from June or July to October.

You can watch the whales from Middleton Point or Bashams Beach. Also, Australian sea lions sometimes rest on the beaches. It's a great chance to see wildlife up close!

What's in Town?

Middleton has many places for visitors to stay. There are lots of holiday homes and a caravan park. The town also has useful services and fun spots.

You can find two doctors' offices and a pharmacy. There's a surf school if you want to learn to surf. You'll also find a general store, a hotel, and a bakery. Other shops include a hairdresser, an antique shop, and a place where jewellers make things. There's also a beautician and a restaurant.

For fun, Middleton has two playgrounds and tennis courts. There is also an art and craft centre where you can explore creative things.

A Look at History

The land where Middleton's first homes were built was bought in 1849. A person named Lt Col Thomas Higgins purchased it. He named the town "Middleton" after a town in Ireland.

The original people of this area were the Ngarrindjeri. They have a long history with this land.

Who Lives Here?

In August 2016, a count of people was done. This count, called the 2016 Australian census, showed that 1156 people lived in Middleton.

Government and Location

Middleton is part of different government areas. It is in the federal division of Mayo. For state government, it is in the electoral district of Finniss. Locally, it is managed by the Alexandrina Council.