Southend, South Australia
| Southend South Australia | |||||||||||||||
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 Caravan park | |||||||||||||||
| Population | 292 (UCL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5280 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Wattle Range Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mackillop | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Barker | ||||||||||||||
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Southend is a settlement in South Australia.[2] At the 2006 census, Southend had a population of 560. Southend is home to the Southend Caravan Park, which boasts its close proximity to the white beaches of Rivoli Bay.
The bluff, less than a five-minute drive from Southend is a popular destination for locals and tourists, as it is extremely scenic and beautiful.[3]
Southend was originally named Grey Town (from 1842) after Governor of South Australia George Grey, then Grey. It was given the current name of Southend in 1971.[4]
The Rivoli Bay Sailing Club sails catamarans and monohulls and is located at the end of Leake Street, Southend. The club sails from October to April on weekends.
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Southend (urban centre and locality)". Australian Census 2021.
- ^ "2905.0 - Statistical Geography: Volume 2 -- Census Geographic Areas, Australia, 2006". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Southend (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
- ^ "Placename Details: Grey Town". Property Location Browser. Land Services Group, Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, Government of South Australia. 28 April 2008. SA0051547. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
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