Franklin Harbour Council

In Franklin Harbour, there were 24 sale listings available last month. The median sale price for houses over the last year was $358,000.

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Franklin Harbour Council

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In Franklin Harbour, nearly half of the occupied private dwellings are owned outright, while a smaller percentage are purchasers or renters. The majority of households have mortgage and rent payments that are affordable. The population is skewed towards older age groups, with a significant proportion above 50 years old.

The District Council of Franklin Harbour is a local government area in South Australia on the Eyre Peninsula, with Cowell as the major population centre. The area is known for its agricultural district focused on farming wheat and sheep, as well as fishing and oyster farming industries. Coastal towns like Cowell and Lucky Bay are popular tourist destinations, especially during school holidays. Franklin Harbour was first sighted by Matthew Flinders in 1802 and named after his nephew, John Franklin, by Governor George Gawler in 1840. The District Council was officially proclaimed in 1888. In Franklin Harbour, nearly half of the occupied private dwellings are owned outright, while a smaller percentage are purchasers or renters. The majority of households have mortgage and rent payments that are affordable. The population is skewed towards older age groups, with a significant proportion above 50 years old.