Marion Bay, 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 Marion Bay, in the Yorke Peninsula Council local government area.
| Locality | Marion Bay |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Yorke Peninsula Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -35.16958 |
| Longitude | 137.02208 |
| Population | 137 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 301.3 km² |
| Postcode | 5575 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 146 km west |
Marion Bay is a locality in the Yorke Peninsula Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 137. The locality covers an area of 301.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It lies approximately 146 km west of Adelaide. Marion Bay is located at 35.1696°S, 137.0221°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5575. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Marion Bay rests on the southern tip of the Yorke Peninsula, a place where ochre earth meets the restless blue of the Southern Ocean. It lies 137.0 km west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 267°T), and is situated 55.5 km west-south-west of Yorketown. The landscape here is a study in subtle contrasts: low, rolling hills carpeted with hardy, salt-tolerant grasses give way to rugged coastlines where sheer limestone cliffs plunge into the churning surf. The air itself carries the crisp, clean scent of brine, a constant reminder of the vastness of the sea that defines this edge of the continent. Beyond the immediate vicinity of the settlement, the land stretches out, a mosaic of weathered paddocks and scattered stands of native scrub, under a sky that often blazes with an intense, unfiltered sunlight. The rhythm of life in Marion Bay feels dictated by the tides and the seasons, a gentle ebb and flow that encourages a quiet contemplation of the elements.
The history of Marion Bay is deeply intertwined with the sea and the land's capacity to sustain life. For generations, this coastline has been a vital source of sustenance for its inhabitants, with fishing remaining a cornerstone of the local economy, its catches bringing a welcome freshness to the tables of both residents and the occasional traveller. The fertile, albeit often dry, hinterland supports a long tradition of sheep grazing, the wool a testament to the resilience of both animal and farmer in this challenging environment. More recently, Marion Bay has embraced its role as a gateway to the Innes National Park, a protected area that draws visitors keen to explore its pristine beaches, dramatic coastal walks, and the iconic old lighthouse at Cape Spencer, a stoic sentinel watching over the southern waters. The spirit of Marion Bay is one of enduring resourcefulness, a quiet pride in its ability to thrive at the very edge of the known world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Marion Bay, 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 Marion Bay, in the Yorke Peninsula Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Marion Bay 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 Marion Bay 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. |