Wye, 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 Wye, in The Dc Of Grant local government area.
| Locality | Wye |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Grant |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.01346 |
| Longitude | 140.89385 |
| Population | 91 |
| Density | 1.2 /km² |
| Area | 73.1 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 5291 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 400 km south-southeast |
Wye is a locality in The Dc Of Grant local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 91. The locality covers an area of 73.1 km², giving a population density of about 1.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 400 km south-southeast of Adelaide. Wye is located at 38.0135°S, 140.8938°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5291. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Wye nestles against a coastline that exhales the briny breath of the Southern Ocean, a place where the land slopes gently towards the water, its contours softened by the persistent kiss of the sea breeze. It lies 23.0 km south-south-east of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 155°T), and is situated 24.4 km south-east of Moorak. Rolling hills, cloaked in the resilient green of pasture and interspersed with stands of wind-sculpted trees, roll towards the horizon, their crests often wreathed in a pearly mist that lingers in the cool mornings. The air here carries a distinct, clean scent, a blend of salt spray, damp earth, and the subtle perfume of wildflowers that bloom with tenacious beauty in the coastal scrub. Sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, washes the landscape in a pale, luminous gold, highlighting the rich, dark soil of the fields and the shimmering expanse of the ocean beyond.
The history of Wye is deeply entwined with the bounty of its surroundings, a story told in the weathered timbers of old farm buildings and the echoes of generations who have coaxed a living from this fertile ground. For many years, sheep farming has been the lifeblood of the district, the wool clip a consistent thread in the local economy, though the land also yields crops that thrive in the moderate climate. There’s a quiet resilience to the people of Wye, a grounded spirit forged by the rhythm of the seasons and a deep connection to the land they inhabit. While not a bustling hub, its unpretentious charm draws visitors seeking a slower pace, a chance to experience the genuine character of a coastal Australian locality where the ocean’s presence is a constant, comforting companion.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wye, 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 Wye, in The Dc Of Grant local government area.
Detailed location data for Wye includes the postcode (5291), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Grant), 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 Wye 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. |