Yalata, 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 Yalata, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
| Locality | Yalata |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Pastoral Unincorporated Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -31.58694 |
| Longitude | 131.97867 |
| Population | 226 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 4743.4 km² |
| Elevation | 90 m |
| Postcode | 5690 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 719 km west-northwest |
Yalata is a locality in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 226. The locality covers an area of 4743.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 90 m above sea level. It lies approximately 719 km west-northwest of Adelaide. Yalata is located at 31.5869°S, 131.9787°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5690. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Yalata lies under a sky that seems to stretch further than the eye can comprehend, a vast, pale blue canvas that presides over a landscape of ochre earth and sparse, resilient vegetation. It lies 713.5 km west-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 296°T), and is situated 30.1 km north-north-west of Coorabie. The terrain here is a study in subtle gradations, a dry, sandy expanse punctuated by the hardy spinifex grass, its silver-green plumes catching the light like a thousand tiny mirrors. Distant mesas, their flanks weathered into ancient, brooding shapes, mark the horizon, their presence a quiet testament to the immense geological forces that shaped this country. The air itself carries a dry, mineral tang, a scent that speaks of sun-baked earth and the faint whisper of salt from a sea that remains unseen but ever-present. Even the silence here feels textured, a deep, resonant quietude broken only by the sigh of the wind or the distant cry of a bird.
Historically, Yalata's story is one of adaptation and endurance, a place where human endeavour has always been a careful negotiation with the arid environment. The local economy, for many years, has been intrinsically linked to the pastoral industry, with hardy sheep finding sustenance in the sparse, native grasses. This land, however, has a much deeper history, a story that predates the fences and the flocks, a narrative held within the very stones and the ancient pathways trod by its traditional custodians. The stark beauty of the country has drawn a particular kind of traveller, those who appreciate the raw, unvarnished character of the Australian outback, seeking a profound connection with a land that demands respect and offers a rare, unadulterated peace in return.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yalata, 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 Yalata, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Yalata includes the postcode (5690), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Pastoral Unincorporated Area), 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 Yalata 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. |