Port Broughton
SA 5522 • Rest of SA
About Port Broughton
Port Broughton is a small coastal town of around 1,300 residents situated at the northern tip of the Yorke Peninsula on the east coast of Spencer Gulf, approximately 170 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. The town was established in 1876 as a grain-shipping port and sits within the District Council of Barunga West. The population swells significantly during summer as holidaymakers are drawn to the town's relaxed seaside atmosphere and sheltered waterfront.
Life in Port Broughton centres on fishing, boating, and enjoying the calm gulf waters, with the historic T-shaped jetty remaining a focal point for recreation. The town has a general store, hotel, caravan park, bowling club, and primary school, providing essential services for a tight-knit rural community. It appeals to retirees, fishing enthusiasts, and families seeking an affordable, peaceful coastal lifestyle away from the city, with Adelaide reachable in under two hours by car.
Port Broughton falls under postcode 5522 and is governed by Barunga West Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narungga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Stateliner — Adelaide via Yorke Peninsula 3h
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ No rail service. Stateliner coach runs limited weekly services. Car is essential for commuting.
Small town core is walkable for basic needs; car essential for all other travel
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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12 East Terrace
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 69
- 2. New Zealand 9
- 3. Germany 8
- 4. Netherlands 7
- 5. Scotland 6
- 6. Wales 6
- 7. Canada 4
- 8. China 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)