[7] The first European land exploration was conducted on behalf of the Secondary Towns Association by John Hill and Samuel Stephens, whose expedition arrived at Streaky Bay on 15 August 1839 using the chartered brig Rapid as a base.

[10] The Streaky Bay and nearby Elliston areas became taboo for the Aboriginal people of the region following conflict with European settlers in the mid-19th century.

[citation needed] By that time a telegraph office had been established and regular mail deliveries were made from Port Lincoln.

[14] Streaky Bay and the surrounding district show a great variety of landscapes, from largely untouched native scrubland and farming country to cliffs and extensive surf beaches.

[20] Streaky Bay has a hot-summer mediterranean climate (Köppen: Csa, with very warm, dry summers and mild, wetter winters.

[21] Agriculture and fishing have long been the primary industries of the Streaky Bay region, with modern aquaculture now playing a large part in the local economy.

Recent diversification has seen the successful testing of Damara sheep, Boer goats and olives which all offer potential future investments.

[23] Commercial fishing has played a major role in the economy of the area since the early 1900s, with Snapper and King George Whiting being the main targets of fishermen.

The most popular of these is undoubtedly recreational fishing, with hundreds of anglers flocking to the area to sample the renowned whiting on offer.

[3] There are several churches in the area as well as a variety of active sports clubs, including football, cricket, bowls, netball, golf and a swimming pool.

[23] The district has strong health and education services in the form of the Streaky Bay Hospital, the local Area School and public library.