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| Locality | Sceale Bay |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Streaky Bay |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -33.08211 |
| Longitude | 134.25571 |
| Population | 37 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 141.3 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 5680 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 450 km west-northwest |
Sceale Bay is a locality in The Dc Of Streaky Bay local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 37. The locality covers an area of 141.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 450 km west-northwest of Adelaide. Sceale Bay is located at 33.0821°S, 134.2557°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5680. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Sceale Bay unfolds as a quiet embrace of the Eyre Peninsula's rugged coastline, a place where the land surrenders gracefully to the vast, restless ocean. It lies 447.5 km west-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 291°T), and is situated 27.8 km south of Streaky Bay. Here, the landscape is a study in subtle contrasts: low, resilient scrubland, painted in shades of ochre and muted green, meets the white froth of waves that tumble onto stretches of pale sand. The air carries the sharp, clean scent of salt, a constant reminder of the immense waters that shape this edge of the continent. Dusk often washes over Sceale Bay in hues of rose and lavender, softening the hard lines of the horizon and lending a transient beauty to the everyday.
The story of Sceale Bay is etched in the enduring spirit of those who have made their living from its shores and hinterland. Historically, this stretch of coast has been a quiet harbour for sustenance, its waters yielding fish that have fed families for generations. While not a grand centre of industry, the local economy has long been tied to the sea and the land, with sheep grazing on the sparse pastures inland and fishing boats bobbing in the sheltered waters. A distinct character has emerged from this isolation and self-reliance, a quiet resilience that defines Sceale Bay and its neighbouring properties.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Sceale Bay, 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 Sceale Bay, in The Dc Of Streaky Bay local government area.
Detailed location data for Sceale Bay includes the postcode (5680), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Streaky Bay), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very 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 Sceale Bay 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. |