Yorketown, 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 Yorketown, in the Yorke Peninsula Council local government area.
| Locality | Yorketown |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Yorke Peninsula Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -34.9941 |
| Longitude | 137.59296 |
| Population | 936 |
| Density | 2.7 /km² |
| Area | 344.6 km² |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Postcode | 5576 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 92 km west |
Yorketown is a locality in the Yorke Peninsula Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 936. The locality covers an area of 344.6 km², giving a population density of about 2.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 25 m above sea level. It lies approximately 92 km west of Adelaide. Yorketown is located at 34.9941°S, 137.5930°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5576. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Yorketown rests on a gentle rise, its buildings a scattering of muted colours against the pale, sun-bleached earth. It lies 86.3 km west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 279°T), and is situated 21.2 km south of Minlaton. The air here carries the dry, mineral tang of the peninsula, a scent that clings to the sparse, hardy vegetation and whispers of the salt-laced breezes that sweep in from the nearby gulfs. Streetlights, when they ignite in the deepening twilight, cast long, clean shadows, illuminating the quiet avenues where the occasional car passes with a soft hum, a lone traveller navigating the tranquil heart of this coastal plain. The landscape itself is one of subtle contours, a broad expanse of land that seems to hold its breath under the vast, indifferent sky.
This is a place whose lifeblood has long been drawn from the earth and the sea, a legacy evident in the enduring agricultural roots and the lingering scent of brine. For generations, wheat and barley have been coaxed from the rich, red soil, their golden heads a familiar sight across the neighbouring paddocks, destined for the distant markets. The town's foundations are intertwined with the promise of mineral wealth, though the days of large-scale mining have softened into a more measured existence. Today, the economy of Yorketown finds a quieter equilibrium, still anchored by the land but also embracing the gentle draw of tourism, with visitors drawn to the peninsula's rugged coastlines and the promise of unhurried days. The old courthouse, a solid stone sentinel, stands as a silent witness to the town's past, its presence a constant reminder of the steady, determined spirit that has shaped Yorketown.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yorketown, 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 Yorketown, in the Yorke Peninsula Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Yorketown includes the postcode (5576), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Yorke Peninsula 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 Yorketown 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. |