Urania, 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 Urania, in the Yorke Peninsula Council local government area.
| Locality | Urania |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Yorke Peninsula Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.52019 |
| Longitude | 137.62545 |
| Population | 51 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 112.3 km² |
| Elevation | 82 m |
| Postcode | 5573 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 100 km west-northwest |
Urania is a locality in the Yorke Peninsula Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 51. The locality covers an area of 112.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 82 m above sea level. It lies approximately 100 km west-northwest of Adelaide. Urania is located at 34.5202°S, 137.6255°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5573. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Urania unfurls itself across the gentle slopes leading towards the coast, a scatter of houses and sheds softened by the wide, clear South Australian sky. It lies 99.9 km west-north-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 297°T), and is situated 19.1 km south-south-west of Maitland. The land here is a study in muted greens and ochres, the earth itself a rich, pliable clay that yields readily to the elements. Fields of barley and wheat, when ripe, shimmer like seas of spun gold under the relentless sun, their scent a dry, sweet perfume carried on the breeze. Closer to the water, the vegetation shifts to hardy coastal shrubs and the occasional wind-sculpted gum, their branches reaching out as if to embrace the vastness of the Spencer Gulf. The air itself feels clean and saline, a constant reminder of the ocean's presence, and the quiet hum of insects forms a subtle soundtrack to the unhurried pace of life.
The story of Urania is tied to the bounty of the sea and the soil, a history etched into the very character of the place. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood, with wheat and sheep grazing shaping the landscape and the livelihoods of its people. The nearby waters of the Spencer Gulf, known for their clean currents and abundant marine life, have also supported fishing ventures, though the focus has largely remained on the land. While not a bustling hub, Urania possesses a distinct quietude, a sense of self-sufficiency born from its isolation and its reliance on the predictable cycles of agriculture. The few buildings that comprise its centre speak of a practical, no-nonsense approach to life, a reflection of the hardy pioneers who first settled this corner of the peninsula, drawn by the promise of fertile ground and the vast, open horizon.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Urania, 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 Urania, in the Yorke Peninsula Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Urania includes the postcode (5573), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Yorke Peninsula 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 Urania 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. |