Alford
SA 5555 • South Australia
About Alford
Alford is a small rural locality on the northern Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, situated approximately 20 kilometres north of Kadina and about midway between Kadina and Port Broughton, in the Barunga West Council area. With a population of just 159 at the 2021 Census, Alford covers a substantial 219 square kilometres of fertile undulating plains historically used for broad-acre wheat and barley farming, as well as cattle grazing. The township itself is very small, reflecting the agricultural economy that has defined the region since European settlement in the 1880s.
The Alford township retains a handful of community facilities including a hotel, bowls club, and golf course, offering a social hub for surrounding farming families. Kadina — the nearest major service town on Yorke Peninsula — provides supermarkets, schools, medical services, and the wider amenities of the Copper Coast region. Alford suits those seeking genuine rural solitude on productive farmland, and the broader Yorke Peninsula landscape rewards residents with scenic coastal drives and access to Spencer Gulf beaches within a short distance.
Alford falls under postcode 5555 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narungga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional bus services — Kadina and Yorke Peninsula towns Approx. 25-30 min to Kadina
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; drive via Port Wakefield Road or Yorke Peninsula roads to Adelaide
A very small rural township where a car is essential for all daily needs and services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.