Middle Beach is a small town in

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located about northwest of the

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in the State of Southern Australia. It is located in the

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. As of 2021, the population of Middle Beach was 94.

Demographics

The 2006 Census by the

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counted 366 persons on Middle Beach on census night. Of these, 55.2% were male and 44.8% were female. The majority of residents (66.1%) are of Australian birth, with other common census responses being

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(4.6%) and

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(3.0%). The age distribution of Middle Beach residents is comparable to that of the greater Australian population. 68.8% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 31.2% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.

Community

The local newspaper is the

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Attractions

Middle Beach is notable for its

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swamplands and fishing in the

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. A boat ramp and small creek are located at the southern end of the shellgrit beach.

Transport

Middle Beach is located beside

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References

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Demographics

Community

Attractions

Transport

See also

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