Backy Point, 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 Backy Point, in The Corporation Of The City Of Whyalla local government area.
| Locality | Backy Point |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Corporation Of The City Of Whyalla |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.91121 |
| Longitude | 137.78799 |
| Area | 0.5 km² |
| Elevation | 27 m |
| Postcode | 5601 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 236 km north-northwest |
Backy Point is a locality in The Corporation Of The City Of Whyalla local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 0.5 km². It sits at an elevation of around 27 m above sea level. It lies approximately 236 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Backy Point is located at 32.9112°S, 137.7880°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5601. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Backy Point presents a rugged, elemental beauty where the land meets the sea with a raw, unfettered grace. It lies 207.4 km north-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 335°T), and is situated 26.4 km east-north-east of Whyalla Norrie. The coastline here is a study in ochre and rust, the iron-rich soil a stark contrast against the endless sapphire of the Spencer Gulf. Low, scrubby vegetation, tenacious and wind-battered, clings to the sandy rises and rocky outcrops, its muted greens and greys offering a subtle resilience against the often-harsh sun. The air, perpetually carrying the tang of salt, feels clean and vast, a constant reminder of the boundless ocean stretching towards the horizon. Even the silence here seems to possess a texture, broken only by the distant cry of gulls or the rhythmic sigh of waves meeting the shore.
Historically, Backy Point has always been a place shaped by the elemental forces of nature and the sturdy resolve of those who have sought sustenance from its shores. While the precise origins of its name are lost to the mists of time, the area’s rich deposits of iron ore have long been a significant draw, influencing the character and economy of Whyalla and its surrounding districts. This proximity to vital industrial centres meant that Backy Point, though geographically distinct, was woven into the larger narrative of resource extraction and burgeoning industry in the region. Today, its appeal lies in its wild, untamed character, a place where the past whispers on the sea breeze and the present unfolds at a pace dictated by the tides.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Backy Point, 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 Backy Point, in The Corporation Of The City Of Whyalla local government area.
Detailed location data for Backy Point includes the postcode (5601), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Corporation Of The City Of Whyalla), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional 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 Backy Point 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. |