Normanville, South Australia

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Normanville
South Australia
Normanville is located in South Australia
Normanville
Normanville
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Population 864 (2006)[1]
Established 1850
Postcode(s) 5204
LGA(s) District Council of Yankalilla
State electorate(s) Finniss
Federal Division(s) Mayo

Normanville (postcode 5204) is a coastal town on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia.

Location and geography

Normanville is 77 km south of Adelaide, South Australia. It is the largest regional centre on the western side of the Fleurieu Peninsula.[citation needed] It is situated next to the mouth of the Bungala River.

History

The town was established by South Australia's first dentist, Robert Norman, in 1849. General houses for people were built first, followed by the general store, and the hotel. This was quickly followed by the local Government House, which housed the Police Officer, court house, and jail cells. Norman opened the Normanville Hotel in 1851 and a church soon after. The Normanville Hotel became the host of the first district council meeting for the area. The town eventually grew to become a successful wheat exporting area, using the nearby jetty at the current Normanville Beach as a port for ships coming and going. However, with the development of Adelaide as the capital city, it lost its prior importance.[citation needed]

Economy

Normanville's economy is primarily based on and driven by tourism, although primary production is still active in the area.[citation needed] The Normanville Beach, jetty, historic buildings and the Normanville Hotel are the main focal points for visitors.[citation needed] Normanville is situated near the Fleurieu Wine Region.

References

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  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics 2006 Census - Normaville (Urban Centre/Locality)