Corny 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 Corny Point, in the Yorke Peninsula Council local government area.
| Locality | Corny Point |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Yorke Peninsula Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -34.95167 |
| Longitude | 137.05026 |
| Population | 108 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 129.8 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 5575 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 141 km west |
Corny Point is a locality in the Yorke Peninsula Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 108. The locality covers an area of 129.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 141 km west of Adelaide. Corny Point is located at 34.9517°S, 137.0503°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5575. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Corny Point holds a quiet dominion at the westernmost tip of the Yorke Peninsula, where the land surrenders to the vast, restless expanse of the Southern Ocean. It lies 135.9 km west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 278°T), and is situated 49.0 km west-south-west of Minlaton. Here, the landscape is a study in subtle contrasts: rolling plains of sun-bleached grasses, dotted with hardy saltbush and the occasional stoic gum tree, give way to a rugged coastline. The air, perpetually carrying the clean, sharp tang of salt, hums with the ceaseless murmur of waves. Dusk paints the sky in hues of bruised violet and soft apricot, casting a luminous glow on the weathered timber of the few scattered dwellings, a gentle reminder of a life lived in close conversation with the elements.
The history of Corny Point is inextricably tied to the sea and the soil. For generations, it has been a sentinel against the ocean's might, a place where sustenance was wrested from both the fertile earth and the bountiful waters. Sheep grazing has long been a cornerstone of the local economy, the wool a pale gold against the ochre of the land, while fishing has provided a livelihood for those who understand the ocean's fickle moods. The iconic lighthouse, a stoic guardian built in the late 19th century, stands as a testament to the crucial role Corny Point has played in guiding maritime traffic along this exposed stretch of coast, its beam a steady pulse against the inky blackness of night. Today, a quiet tourism industry has begun to bloom, drawing visitors seeking the raw beauty and unhurried pace that Corny Point so generously offers.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Corny 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 Corny Point, in the Yorke Peninsula Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Corny Point includes the postcode (5575), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Yorke Peninsula Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Corny 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. |