Port Bonython
SA 5601 • South Australia
About Port Bonython
Port Bonython is a tiny industrial locality situated west of Point Lowly on the Upper Spencer Gulf in South Australia, approximately 16 kilometres east-northeast of Whyalla. With a recorded population of just 14 in the 2021 Census, it is one of the most sparsely inhabited localities in the state. The area is dominated by a deepwater port, gas fractionation plant, and diesel storage facility, making it a strategically significant piece of South Australia's energy and resources infrastructure.
The locality is not a residential suburb in the traditional sense — it exists primarily to support industrial operations at the Port Bonython facilities, which handle petroleum products from the Cooper Basin. Workers typically commute from Whyalla, the nearest major service centre, which offers full urban amenities including hospitals, schools, and retail. The surrounding coastline features stunning views across Spencer Gulf, with the rugged terrain of Point Lowly nearby.
Port Bonython falls under postcode 5601 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Giles electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Whyalla (16 km west) is the nearest town with services. Adelaide is approximately 370 km south via the A1 highway.
An industrial locality with no pedestrian infrastructure. Car travel to Whyalla is required for all goods and services.
Supermarkets Nearby
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Schools
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