Victor Harbor
Location
Victor Harbor is a town on the Fleurieu Peninsula, about 82kms south of the Adelaide CBD.
Demographics
Population; 4,231
Average age; 60+
| Owns outright | Purchaser | Renting | Other | Not stated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40% | 20% | 30% | 6% | 4% |
| Childless Couples | Couples with Children | Single Parents | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58% | 25% | 16% | 1% |
Market Insights
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Schools
Local schools for Victor Harbor;
- Victor Harbor High School (Yrs 8-12)
- Victor Harbor R-7 School (R-7)
- Investigator College (R-12)
- Encounter Lutheran College (R-12)
History
The municipality of the town of Victor Harbor was proclaimed on 7 May 1914, with Oliver Alexander Baaner appointed as the first mayor. Victor Harbor is the largest population centre on the peninsula, with an economy based upon agriculture, fisheries and various industries.
It is also a highly popular tourist destination, with the area's population greatly expanded during the summer holidays, usually by Adelaide locals looking to escape the summer heat.
It is also a popular destination with South Australian high school graduates for their end of year celebrations, known as 'schoolies'.
Town Name
The spelling of Victor Harbor is spelt without the U, as most normal spellings of harbour are. According to the State Library of SA, the lack of the 'u' is not influenced by American spelling, but archiac English spelling.
Attractions
A popular site for visitors is Granite Island, which is connected to the mainland by a short tram/pedestrian causeway. The tram service is provided by the Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram, one of the very few horse-drawn tram routes remaining in public transit service. Granite Island is home to a large colony of little penguins which are a popular attraction on the island. Sadly however, this colonly of penguins is now almost gone. It is suspected that an increase in New Zealand fur seals in the area may be to blame, however incidents such as those in 1988 where locals apparently kicked several of them to death have also contributed.
The SteamRanger Heritage Railway runs train service (most notably The Cockle Train) between Victor Harbor and Goolwa, along the Victor Harbor railway line.
During the months of June to September, whale spotting is a popular attraction. Southern right whales come to the nearby waters to calve and to mate. The South Australian Whale Centre located at Victor Harbor provides hands-on interactive activities and presentations as well as information and whale watching tips.
Victor Harbor is the centre of the surf zone known as the 'South Coast' to Adelaide and local surfers. Popular surf beaches in the area include Parsons, Waitpinga, Middleton and Goolwa. The Granite Island breakwater usually shields the town from the waves.
Climate
Victor Harbor has a warm summer Mediterranean climate. Summer average temperatures are significantly lower than most of the state, due largely to the sea breeze moderating temperatures and hot northerlies rarely extending past the hills north of the city.
* Information accurate as of September 2021 and provided by;
Australian Bureau of Statistics
RP Data CoreLogic