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Overview

Port Broughton sits on the protected eastern shore of Spencer Gulf at the northern tip of the Yorke Peninsula, about 170 km north‑west of Adelaide and 56 km south of Port Pirie. At the 2016 census the town recorded 1,034 residents, yet its two‑hour drive from Adelaide swells the population to over 4,000 during summer holidays, making it a favourite beach‑side retreat for fishing, crabbing and watersports. Visitors enjoy a boat ramp, two caravan parks, a range of units and a motel, while nearby Fisherman Bay provides additional holiday shacks and a small‑vessel ramp.

The historic T‑shaped jetty once linked a narrow‑gauge railway from Mundoora, which operated from 1876 until 1942, underscoring the town’s grain‑export roots. Modern amenities include Port Broughton Area School, a district hospital, several churches and active cricket, netball and Australian‑rules football clubs. Housing options blend permanent homes with short‑term accommodations, catering to both retirees, who form a large part of the community, and seasonal tourists.

Region type mix: Metro 100%.