Normanville, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Normanville South Australia
Normanville beach at dusk
Normanville Location in South Australia
Population	864 (2006 census)
Established	1850
Postcode(s)	5204
LGA(s)	District Council of Yankalilla
Region	Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
County	County of Hindmarsh
State electorate(s)	Mawson
Federal Division(s)	Mayo
Localities around Normanville: Gulf St Vincent Carrickalinga Carrickalinga Gulf St Vincent Normanville Yankalilla Hay Flat Gulf St Vincent Wirrina Cove Hay Flat Hay Flat
Footnotes	Adjoining localities

Normanville is a lovely coastal town in South Australia. It sits on the western side of the Fleurieu Peninsula, right by the sea. It's a popular spot for holidays and a great place to explore the beautiful coastline.

Where is Normanville?

Normanville is about 77 kilometers south of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. It's the biggest town on the western side of the Fleurieu Peninsula. The town is located near where the Bungala River meets the ocean. Just a little further south, the Yankalilla River also flows into the sea at Lady Bay.

A Look at Normanville's Past

Normanville was started in 1849 by Robert Norman. He was the very first dentist in South Australia! The town grew quickly. First, houses were built, then a general store, and a hotel. Soon after, a building for the local government was added. This building held the police station, a court, and even jail cells.

Robert Norman opened the Normanville Hotel in 1851. A church was also built around that time. The Normanville Hotel was an important place. It hosted the first meeting for the local council of the area.

How the Town Grew

Normanville became a successful place for exporting wheat. Ships would come and go from a jetty at what is now Normanville Beach. This allowed the town to send its wheat to other places. However, as Adelaide grew into a big city, Normanville became less important as a port.

Special Places in Normanville

Normanville has some important historical sites. These places are listed on the South Australian Heritage Register. They include:

• The Normanville Wesleyan Cemetery at 18 Main South Road.
• The Dickson Beach House at Little Gorge Beach.
• Ferguson's Flour Mill on Williss Drive.
• The Normanville Coastal Dunes.

What Normanville is Known For Today

Today, Normanville's economy mostly relies on tourism. People love to visit the town! Farming and other local businesses are still active too. The main attractions for visitors are the beautiful Normanville Beach, the jetty, and the historic Normanville Hotel. Normanville is also part of the Southern Fleurieu wine region, which means there are vineyards nearby.

Normanville's Local Radio

Normanville even has its own radio station! It's called Radio 876. You can listen to a mix of country music, easy-listening tunes, and old favorites 24 hours a day.