Ulyerra, 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 Ulyerra, in the Dc Of Elliston local government area.
| Locality | Ulyerra |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Dc Of Elliston |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -33.41448 |
| Longitude | 135.69071 |
| Population | 27 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 329.3 km² |
| Elevation | 79 m |
| Postcode | 5633 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 316 km west-northwest |
Ulyerra is a locality in the Dc Of Elliston local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 27. The locality covers an area of 329.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 79 m above sea level. It lies approximately 316 km west-northwest of Adelaide. Ulyerra is located at 33.4145°S, 135.6907°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5633. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Ulyerra sits where the iron-rich earth meets the vast, indifferent expanse of the sky. It lies 310.7 km west-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 294°T), and is situated 43.6 km south-south-east of Wudinna. The land here is a study in muted ochres and rusts, a topography of low, weathered hills that seem to have surrendered long ago to the persistent wind. Sparse, hardy vegetation clings to the slopes – wiry saltbush and tough native grasses that turn a pale straw colour under the relentless sun, their roots delving deep into the dry, thirsty soil. The air itself carries a fine, almost imperceptible grit, a constant reminder of the elemental forces shaping this landscape. Occasionally, a wedge-tailed eagle drifts lazily on unseen currents, a dark silhouette against the pale, washed-out blue, its keen eyes surveying the quiet dominion below.
The history of Ulyerra is etched into the very contours of this land, a narrative of resilience and adaptation. Its early days were tied to the pastoral leases, where sheep grazed leanly across these expansive plains, their presence a fragile claim against the wildness. Later, the whisper of mineral wealth brought a different kind of endeavour, a brief flurry of mining activity that left its mark in scattered workings and the ghosts of forgotten hopes. Today, Ulyerra's economy is a more tempered affair, largely sustained by the enduring strength of sheep and cattle farming, supplemented by the occasional traveller seeking the stark beauty of this country. The quiet rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a deliberate pace that allows for contemplation of the immense, silent presence of the Outback.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ulyerra, 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 Ulyerra, in the Dc Of Elliston local government area.
Detailed location data for Ulyerra includes the postcode (5633), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Dc Of Elliston), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Ulyerra 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. |