Yeelanna, 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 Yeelanna, in the Lower Eyre Council local government area.
| Locality | Yeelanna |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Lower Eyre Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -34.10987 |
| Longitude | 135.69265 |
| Population | 80 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 157.6 km² |
| Elevation | 94 m |
| Postcode | 5632 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 282 km west-northwest |
Yeelanna is a locality in the Lower Eyre Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 80. The locality covers an area of 157.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 94 m above sea level. It lies approximately 282 km west-northwest of Adelaide. Yeelanna is located at 34.1099°S, 135.6926°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5632. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Yeelanna rests on a broad, gently sloping plain, where the rich, ochre-coloured earth stretches towards horizons punctuated by the stoic shapes of distant, weathered hills. It lies 281.4 km west-north-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 288°T), and is situated 18.9 km north-north-east of Cummins. The landscape here is a study in muted resilience, a testament to the determined growth of scrub and hardy grasses that cling to the land, their colours shifting from pale gold to dusty green with the passing seasons. The air carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the subtle perfume of native shrubs and the distant, earthy aroma of tilled soil. Evenings often bring a soft, diffused light, painting the sky in shades of rose and lavender, as if the day itself is sighing contentedly before yielding to the cool embrace of night. The character of Yeelanna is one of quiet persistence, a place where life moves with a measured pace, attuned to the rhythms of the land.
For generations, the economic heart of Yeelanna has been intrinsically linked to the fertile plains that surround it, primarily supporting a robust grain-growing industry. The golden waves of wheat and barley that dominate the summer months are the lifeblood of this region, their harvest a communal undertaking that shapes the year. This agricultural foundation has instilled a strong sense of self-reliance and a deep understanding of the land's bounty, passed down through families who have worked these paddocks for decades. Beyond the fields, the history of Yeelanna is etched in the sturdy, unpretentious buildings that line its main street, each one whispering tales of pioneers and the enduring spirit of those who sought a livelihood on this South Australian soil. The railway line, once a vital artery, still serves as a reminder of earlier connections, a spectral whisper of the traveller and the goods that once flowed through this unassuming centre.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yeelanna, 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 Yeelanna, in the Lower Eyre Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Yeelanna includes the postcode (5632), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Lower Eyre Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Yeelanna 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. |