Winulta, 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 Winulta, in the Yorke Peninsula Council local government area.
| Locality | Winulta |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Yorke Peninsula Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.26922 |
| Longitude | 137.89728 |
| Population | 39 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 57.5 km² |
| Elevation | 108 m |
| Postcode | 5570 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 98 km northwest |
Winulta is a locality in the Yorke Peninsula Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 39. The locality covers an area of 57.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 108 m above sea level. It lies approximately 98 km northwest of Adelaide. Winulta is located at 34.2692°S, 137.8973°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5570. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Winulta rests on the undulating plains of the Yorke Peninsula, where the land slopes gently towards the distant, shimmering expanse of Spencer Gulf. It lies 85.9 km west-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 295°T), and is situated 22.8 km east-north-east of Maitland. The soil here, a rich, ochre-red, is fissured by the dry seasons, its texture a testament to the enduring power of sun and wind. Sparse, hardy vegetation clings to the earth – resilient saltbush and low-lying shrubs that offer a muted palette of greens and greys against the ever-present blue of the South Australian sky. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry scent of dust and the fainter, salt-tinged breath of the sea, a reminder of the coastline’s proximity. The quietude of Winulta is profound, punctuated only by the distant bleating of sheep or the occasional drone of a passing vehicle.
The history of Winulta is intrinsically linked to the agricultural pursuits that have shaped this region for generations, primarily sheep grazing and the cultivation of cereal crops. The land has yielded its bounty through periods of drought and prosperity, each leaving its mark on the character of the locality. While not a hub of heavy industry, the local economy is sustained by the quiet diligence of its farming families and the services that support them, a steady hum beneath the vast, open skies. There are no grand monuments in Winulta, but the weathered fences, the sturdy farmhouses standing sentinel on their properties, and the quiet camaraderie among neighbours speak of a deep connection to the land and a resilient spirit forged through shared experience.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Winulta, 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 Winulta, in the Yorke Peninsula Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Winulta includes the postcode (5570), 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 Winulta 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. |