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| Locality | Pine Point |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Yorke Peninsula Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.57911 |
| Longitude | 137.86004 |
| Population | 90 |
| Density | 2.7 /km² |
| Area | 33.2 km² |
| Elevation | 47 m |
| Postcode | 5571 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 78 km west-northwest |
Pine 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 90. The locality covers an area of 33.2 km², giving a population density of about 2.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 47 m above sea level. It lies approximately 78 km west-northwest of Adelaide. Pine Point is located at 34.5791°S, 137.8600°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5571. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Pine Point unfolds onto the western edge of the Yorke Peninsula, a slender finger of land reaching into the vastness of the Spencer Gulf. It lies 77.8 km west-north-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 299°T), and is situated 16.1 km south-south-west of Ardrossan. The land here slopes gently towards the sea, a mosaic of ochre-coloured earth and sparse, resilient vegetation. Low scrub, hardy grasses, and the occasional hardy gum tree cling to the terrain, their forms shaped by the persistent salt-laden winds that sweep inland. The coastline itself is a study in contrasts: stretches of fine, pale sand give way to rocky outcrops and sheltered coves, where the water, a shifting palette of turquoise and deep sapphire, laps with a quiet persistence. The air carries the distinct tang of brine, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, soft shadows that lend a contemplative mood to the landscape.
The history of Pine Point is intrinsically tied to the bounty and challenges of its coastal setting. For generations, the waters surrounding Pine Point have sustained a modest fishing industry, with local families still casting their nets for whiting and snapper, a practice that has shaped the rhythm of life in the locality. Further inland, the rich soils have long supported sheep grazing and cereal cropping, the golden hues of ripening wheat a familiar sight in the warmer months. While not a hub of heavy industry, Pine Point has always possessed a quiet self-reliance, its economy built on the steady, dependable work of its inhabitants. The coastline, with its accessible beaches and opportunities for boating and swimming, also draws a steady stream of visitors, particularly during the summer, seeking respite and the simple pleasures of the sea.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Pine Point, South Australia. 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 Pine Point, in the Yorke Peninsula Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Pine Point includes the postcode (5571), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Yorke Peninsula Council), 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 Pine Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |