Port Broughton, 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 Port Broughton, in the Barunga West Council local government area.
| Locality | Port Broughton |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Barunga West Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.65846 |
| Longitude | 137.97618 |
| Population | 1,214 |
| Density | 5.5 /km² |
| Area | 222.5 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 5522 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 152 km north-northwest |
Port Broughton is a locality in the Barunga West Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,214. The locality covers an area of 222.5 km², giving a population density of about 5.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 152 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Port Broughton is located at 33.6585°S, 137.9762°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5522. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Port Broughton lies on the eastern shores of Spencer Gulf, where the salt-laced air carries the faint scent of drying seaweed and the distant cry of gulls. It lies 126.2 km north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 326°T), and is situated 44.5 km north-east of Wallaroo. The land here is a study in subtle transitions, from the pale, scrub-covered hills that rise inland to the broad, shallow expanse of the gulf itself, a shimmering sheet of pewter under the often-brilliant South Australian sky. Mudflats, exposed at low tide, stretch out like a vast, intricate tapestry of ochre and grey, a haven for wading birds. The town itself presents a modest face to the water, a collection of weathered buildings and jetties that speak of a life lived in close communion with the sea. The sunlight here, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a unique quality, softening the edges of the landscape and bathing everything in a warm, honeyed glow.
The history of Port Broughton is deeply entwined with the sea and the land that nourishes it. Originally a vital port for the export of grain from the Yorke Peninsula's agricultural heartland, its wharves once bustled with the activity of ships loading wheat and barley. The economy today still retains a connection to the water, with a thriving fishing industry providing fresh seafood, while tourism has gained prominence, drawing visitors to its calm waters and the promise of a relaxed coastal escape. The town is a place where the past is not forgotten, but lives alongside the present, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. The rhythm of life in Port Broughton is measured, unhurried, a gentle ebb and flow dictated by the tides and the changing seasons.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Port Broughton, 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 Port Broughton, in the Barunga West Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Port Broughton includes the postcode (5522), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Barunga West 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 Port Broughton 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. |