Point Lowly, 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 Point Lowly, in The Corporation Of The City Of Whyalla local government area.
| Locality | Point Lowly |
| 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 | -32.99421 |
| Longitude | 137.78058 |
| Population | 26 |
| Density | 34.7 /km² |
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 5601 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 228 km north-northwest |
Point Lowly is a locality in The Corporation Of The City Of Whyalla local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 26. The locality covers an area of 0.8 km², giving a population density of about 34.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 228 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Point Lowly is located at 32.9942°S, 137.7806°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5601. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Point Lowly juts into the Spencer Gulf like a weathered finger, its scrub-covered slopes descending to a coastline of weathered rock and sheltered coves. It lies 199.4 km north-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 333°T), and is situated 28.9 km north-west of Port Pirie. The air here carries a fine, dry dust, a constant reminder of the arid interior that presses in, yet the sea breathes a cooler, salt-laden counterpoint, especially as the sun begins its slow dip towards the horizon, painting the sky in hues of bruised plum and fading ochre. Low-lying hills, clad in hardy, grey-green vegetation, provide a rugged backdrop, their contours softened by the vast, pale sky. This is a place where the land feels ancient and uncompromising, where the relentless sun has shaped both the terrain and the spirit of those who call it home.
Historically, Point Lowly has been a vital point of passage and a source of sustenance, its sheltered waters offering respite for travellers and a bounty of marine life for those who understood its rhythms. The area's economy has long been tied to the sea, with fishing playing a significant role, though the modern landscape is also marked by the industrial might of Whyalla, whose immense steelworks loom on the neighbouring peninsula, a stark contrast to the wilder beauty of Point Lowly. The iconic lighthouse, a solitary sentinel against the elements, stands as a testament to the mariners who navigated these waters, its stoic presence a quiet anchor in the ever-shifting seascape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Point Lowly, 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 Point Lowly, in The Corporation Of The City Of Whyalla local government area.
Detailed location data for Point Lowly 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 Point Lowly 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. |