Yamba, 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 Yamba, in the Renmark Paringa Council local government area.
| Locality | Yamba |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Renmark Paringa Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.28516 |
| Longitude | 140.91109 |
| Population | 3 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 106.0 km² |
| Elevation | 28 m |
| Postcode | 5340 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 223 km east-northeast |
Yamba is a locality in the Renmark Paringa Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 3. The locality covers an area of 106.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 28 m above sea level. It lies approximately 223 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Yamba is located at 34.2852°S, 140.9111°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5340. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Yamba unfurls itself along the coast, a sun-drenched tapestry where the Clarence River estuary kisses the Pacific Ocean. It lies 112.8 km west of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 265°T), and is situated 20.4 km south-east of Renmark. The air here carries the perpetual tang of salt, a constant reminder of the vast blue expanse that shapes its character. Low-slung buildings, painted in cheerful blues and whites, cluster around a working harbour, their rooftops softened by the warm, diffused light that spills across the land. The surrounding landscape is a gentle swell of verdant hills, fringed by dense coastal scrub and punctuated by the distinctive green of sugar cane fields that stretch towards the horizon, a quiet testament to the fertile earth. Evenings here are often painted with hues of apricot and rose, the sky deepening to a velvety indigo as the stars begin their silent, brilliant procession.
The history of Yamba is deeply entwilled with the Clarence River, a vital artery for trade and settlement since early colonial times. Its fortunes have ebbed and flowed with the fortunes of the river and the sea, its economy once dominated by timber milling and fishing, and now embracing tourism with open arms. The iconic lighthouse stands sentinel on the headland, a silent witness to generations of fishermen and travellers who have found solace and sustenance in this sheltered harbour. Today, Yamba thrives on the bounty of its waters, with a vibrant seafood industry contributing to its lively atmosphere, and the neighbouring farms still yield a rich harvest. The town itself hums with a quiet energy, a place where the pace of life feels dictated by the tides and the sun, a friendly welcome extended to those who wander its shores.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yamba, 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 Yamba, in the Renmark Paringa Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Yamba includes the postcode (5340), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Renmark Paringa 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 Yamba 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. |