Old Noarlunga, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Old Noarlunga Adelaide, South Australia
Old Noarlunga Church
Old Noarlunga Location in South Australia
Population	1,449 (2016 census)
Established	1840
Postcode(s)	5168
Location	30 km (19 mi) from Adelaide
LGA(s)	City of Onkaparinga
Region	Southern Adelaide
County	Adelaide
State electorate(s)	Kaurna
Federal Division(s)	Kingston Mayo
Suburbs around Old Noarlunga: Seaford Meadows Seaford Meadows Noarlunga Downs Hackham Onkaparinga Hills Seaford Old Noarlunga Onkaparinga Hills McLaren Vale Seaford Rise Seaford Heights McLaren Vale McLaren Vale
Footnotes	Location Coordinates Adjoining suburbs

Old Noarlunga (formerly Noarlunga) is a suburb in the Australian state of South Australia located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of the state capital of Adelaide. Originally settled around 1840, the town retains its village atmosphere in spite of encroaching suburbia.

History

In 1850 the South Australia Company laid out the 'No-orlunga Township' at the 'Horseshoe', Onkaparinga River. The name "No-orlunga" supposedly comes from the Kaurna word meaning 'fishing place'.

In the early years of settlement, the surrounding area was cleared for wheat farming, and a flour mill was built in the town in 1843 along with wharves used to transport produce down the Onkaparinga River to Port Noarlunga via barge. The town still has a stone bridge across the Onkaparinga, making the town a focal point for travel further down the coast. 1856 saw the formation of the District Council of Noarlunga.

By the 1860s the town had a post office, a council chamber, two churches, a public pound, two hotels, a mill, a brewery and a brickworks.

Old Noarlunga became a well known sporting venue, visited by cycling clubs and throughout the 20th century the town was a popular stopping point for tourists on the way to beaches in the region.

1972 saw Main South Road bypass the town and in 1978, by council resolution it became Old Noarlunga. Many local residents at the time were not in favour of the townships name change.

Images for kids

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  The Horseshoe, Old Noarlunga. Around 1869.

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  Horseshoe Inn, Old Noarlunga. 1865.