Yalymboo, 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 Yalymboo, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
| Locality | Yalymboo |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Pastoral Unincorporated Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -31.71931 |
| Longitude | 136.75551 |
| Area | 819.0 km² |
| Postcode | 5713 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 396 km north-northwest |
Yalymboo is a locality in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 819.0 km². It lies approximately 396 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Yalymboo is located at 31.7193°S, 136.7555°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5713. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Yalymboo lies under a sky so vast it seems to swallow the horizon, a place where the earth's ochre tones bleed into the pale blue expanse. It lies 369.8 km north-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 329°T), and is situated 61.5 km south of Woomera. The land here is a study in resilience, a mosaic of saltbush and hardy grasses clinging to gently rolling terrain that hints at ancient geological forces. Acacia trees, their leaves a soft grey-green, offer sparse shade, their branches often bent by the persistent, dry winds. The air itself feels thin and clean, carrying the faint, dry scent of dust and sun-baked earth, and as the sun begins its descent, the colours of the landscape deepen, the muted tones igniting into shades of burnt sienna and deep rose.
The story of Yalymboo is etched into the very fabric of this country, a narrative of hardy souls who sought a life from this unforgiving, yet strangely beautiful, land. Established through the pioneering spirit of early pastoralists, Yalymboo's economy has long been tied to the raising of sheep and cattle, their wool and meat sustenance for distant markets. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the flock and herd, a quiet continuity that has seen generations work this soil. While the grander narratives of Australian history may overlook such remote settlements, Yalymboo holds its own distinct character, a testament to the enduring human connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yalymboo, 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 Yalymboo, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Yalymboo includes the postcode (5713), 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 Yalymboo 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. |