Port Julia
SA 5575 • South Australia
About Port Julia
Port Julia is a small coastal locality on the western shore of the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, situated approximately 180 kilometres north-west of Adelaide near the town of Wallaroo. The locality covers around 19 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. It occupies a coastal position on Spencer Gulf, offering sheltered waters, coastal scenery, and the quiet character typical of Yorke Peninsula coastal communities.
Wallaroo, approximately 25 kilometres to the north-west, provides the nearest comprehensive services including a hospital, schools, supermarkets, and a ferry terminal with services to Kangaroo Island. The broader Yorke Peninsula is known for its excellent fishing, wheat farming heritage, and seaside holiday atmosphere. Port Julia is popular with recreational fishers and holidaymakers seeking a quiet coastal escape within reasonable reach of Adelaide.
Port Julia falls under postcode 5575 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narungga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular local bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Yorke Peninsula roads provide access; Wallaroo ferry to Kangaroo Island also available
Very limited walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Wallaroo.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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2 North Terrace