Point Pearce
SA 5573 • South Australia
About Point Pearce
Point Pearce is a small coastal locality on the western shore of Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, situated within the Yorke Peninsula Council area approximately 194 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. With a population of 147 residents, the community has deep historical and cultural significance as the site of the Point Pearce Mission, established in 1868 for the Narungga people — the traditional custodians of Yorke Peninsula. The area spans some 85 square kilometres of coastal and agricultural land, and the community remains an important centre of Narungga culture and heritage.
Point Pearce is recognised for its Aboriginal cultural tourism, with guided coastal tours offering visitors insight into Narungga history, traditional land connections, and the mission era. The community is largely self-governing and retains a strong sense of cultural identity. Basic services are accessed via Maitland, approximately 26 kilometres to the north-west, while the broader Yorke Peninsula offers beaches, fishing, and the renowned Innes National Park to the south. Life here is rural and community-oriented, appealing to those with deep ties to the land and its living heritage.
Point Pearce falls under postcode 5573 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 services — Maitland / Kadina Approx. 30–45 min to Maitland
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Accessible via Yorke Peninsula Highway and Port Wakefield Road; Maitland is the nearest service town at 26 km
Point Pearce is a small, self-contained community with minimal commercial services; a car is essential for most errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Junction Road
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23 Clinton Street
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Parrys Avenue