Boatswain 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 Boatswain Point, in the Dc Of Robe local government area.
| Locality | Boatswain Point |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Dc Of Robe |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.07133 |
| Longitude | 139.75028 |
| Population | 48 |
| Density | 27.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 5275 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 260 km south-southeast |
Boatswain Point is a locality in the Dc Of Robe local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 48. The locality covers an area of 1.7 km², giving a population density of about 27.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 260 km south-southeast of Adelaide. Boatswain Point is located at 37.0713°S, 139.7503°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5275. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Boatswain Point juts out into the restless Southern Ocean, a rugged sentinel of weathered grey rock and resilient coastal scrub. It lies 123.9 km north-west of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 312°T), and is situated 17.7 km north-north-west of Robe. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of salt and the distant cry of gulls, a constant reminder of the vast expanse of water that defines this edge of the continent. Low-lying, wind-scoured vegetation clings tenaciously to the slopes, a tapestry of muted greens and earthy browns that shifts subtly with the passing light, from the pearly grey of dawn to the bruised purples of dusk. Small, sheltered coves offer glimpses of turquoise water, a stark contrast to the churning, deep blue of the open sea, where the waves crash against the shore with an ancient, ceaseless rhythm. The land rises gently inland, unfurling into paddocks dotted with hardy sheep, their woolly forms like scattered clouds against the ochre earth.
The history of Boatswain Point is as weathered and enduring as its coastline, shaped by the hardy souls who first found passage and sustenance here. Early European settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and access to the sea, established a modest presence, their lives intertwined with the ebb and flow of the tides. The local economy has long been anchored by sheep grazing, the wool representing a vital link to markets far beyond this windswept promontory, and a smaller but significant fishing industry still plies the waters, bringing in the day's catch to the small harbour. Over time, a quiet tourism has blossomed, attracting travellers seeking the raw beauty of the coast and the unhurried pace of life. Boatswain Point, though small, holds a singular character, a place where the land meets the sea with an elemental grace that has endured for generations.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Boatswain 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 Boatswain Point, in the Dc Of Robe local government area.
Detailed location data for Boatswain Point includes the postcode (5275), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Dc Of Robe), 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 Boatswain 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. |