Amata, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Amata, in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara local government area.
| Locality | Amata |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -26.13382 |
| Longitude | 131.16784 |
| Population | 426 |
| Density | 11.7 /km² |
| Area | 36.3 km² |
| Elevation | 699 m |
| Postcode | 0872 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 1209 km northwest |
Amata is a locality in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 426. The locality covers an area of 36.3 km², giving a population density of about 11.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 699 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1209 km northwest of Adelaide. Amata is located at 26.1338°S, 131.1678°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 0872. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Amata rests in a broad, ancient valley, a place where the earth seems to breathe a deep, ochre-coloured sigh under an immense sky. It lies 384.9 km south-west of Alice Springs, NT (from Alice Springs, NT: bearing 225°T), and is situated 105.0 km south of Yulara. The landscape is a study in muted grandeur; low, weathered hills, their slopes dusted with spinifex and scattered acacia, rise like slumbering giants from the flat expanse. The air here carries a dry, mineral scent, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, bleeds across the land in hues of molten gold and rose, painting the very stones with a transient, breathtaking beauty. The ground underfoot is a mosaic of hardened earth and fine, red dust that seems to cling to everything, a constant reminder of the vastness and raw power of this country.
This country is the ancestral home of the Pitjantjatjara people, and Amata continues to thrive as a vital centre for Anangu culture and community life. The local economy is largely driven by the art movement, with the Amata Art Centre a renowned hub for the creation and exhibition of distinctive Tjukurpa stories rendered in vibrant acrylics. These works, celebrated for their bold colours and intricate detail, offer a tangible connection to the deep spiritual and historical narratives of the land. The enduring connection to country is palpable, shaping the daily rhythms of Amata, where the traditions of the past are not just remembered but actively lived, providing a profound sense of continuity and belonging.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Amata, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Amata, in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara local government area.
Detailed location data for Amata includes the postcode (0872), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Amata is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |