Port Elliot, 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 Elliot, in the Alexandrina Council local government area.
| Locality | Port Elliot |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Alexandrina Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.50455 |
| Longitude | 138.6726 |
| Population | 2,064 |
| Density | 93.9 /km² |
| Area | 22.0 km² |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Postcode | 5212 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 64 km south |
Port Elliot is a locality in the Alexandrina Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,064. The locality covers an area of 22.0 km², giving a population density of about 93.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 25 m above sea level. It lies approximately 64 km south of Adelaide. Port Elliot is located at 35.5046°S, 138.6726°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5212. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Port Elliot unfurls along the rugged southern coastline, a place where the South Australian air carries the perpetual tang of salt spray and the murmur of the Southern Ocean. It lies 44.6 km south-south-east of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 163°T), and is situated 10.8 km north-east of Encounter Bay. The landscape here is a study in subtle contrasts: rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of green pastures and the darker hues of scrubby bushland, dip towards the sea, their slopes etched with the patient work of wind and water. The beaches are not uniform expanses of soft sand but rather a series of coves and stretches of coastline defined by weathered rocks and the insistent surge of waves, a constant reminder of the powerful marine forces at play. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, bathing the weathered stone buildings and the vibrant coastal flora in a warm, honeyed glow.
The history of Port Elliot is intertwined with the early maritime ambitions of the colony, and its character is still shaped by the echoes of its past as a vital port. This was a place of bustling activity in the 19th century, serving as the principal outlet for goods arriving from the fertile hinterland, a fact that lent it a robust, working character that persists today. While the grander ambitions of a major shipping hub eventually waned, the town has found a new rhythm, its economy now leaning on the steady influx of visitors drawn to its scenic beauty and relaxed atmosphere. The remnants of its industrial past, like the old railway station and goods sheds, stand as quiet monuments to a different era, now often repurposed or simply existing as atmospheric backdrops to the everyday lives of its residents.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Port Elliot, 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 Elliot, in the Alexandrina Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Port Elliot includes the postcode (5212), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Alexandrina Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Elliot 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. |