Second Valley, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Second Valley South Australia
The jetty
Second Valley Location in South Australia
Population	162 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	5204
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACDT (UTC+10:30)
Location	74 km (46 mi) S of Adelaide 14 km (9 mi) SW of Yankalilla
LGA(s)	District Council of Yankalilla
Region	Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
County	Hindmarsh
State electorate(s)	Mawson
Federal Division(s)	Mayo
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 17.5 °C 64 °F 10.2 °C 50 °F 818.9 mm 32.2 in
Localities around Second Valley: Gulf St Vincent Gulf St Vincent Wirrina Cove Gulf St Vincent Rapid Bay Second Valley Hay Flat Parawa Delamere Parawa Delamere Parawa
Footnotes	Locations Adjoining localities

Second Valley is a small coastal town located on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia. It's a popular spot for people who love the ocean.

The town got its name because it was the "second valley" north of Rapid Bay. Rapid Bay was the very first place Colonel William Light set up camp when he arrived on the South Australian mainland.

Even though it's a small town, Second Valley is known as one of Australia's top ten beaches! People love it for all the different activities you can do there and the cool places to explore. It's also a very popular place for scuba diving.

Who Helps Run Second Valley?

Second Valley is part of a few different areas that help manage things. These areas are like different levels of government that work together.

Local Government

For local matters, Second Valley is part of the District Council of Yankalilla. This council helps with things like local roads, parks, and community services.

State Government

At the state level, Second Valley is in the state electoral district of Mawson. This means that when people vote for their state representatives, they vote for someone to represent them in the South Australian Parliament.

Federal Government

For national matters, Second Valley is located within the federal division of Mayo. This area helps choose a representative to speak for the community in the Australian Parliament in Canberra.

Images for kids

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  The rugged coastline north of Second Valley.

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  The rugged coastline south of Second Valley jetty looking towards Rapid Bay.