Alford, South Australia

Alford is a settlement in South Australia. Alford is in the Hundred of Tickera, northern Yorke Peninsula, about midway between the towns of Kadina and Port Broughton. The natural landform is undulating fertile plains, which often feature limestone and dunes. Founded on the agricultural industry, which surrounds the township, most of the original mallee scrub vegetation has been cleared for highly productive broad-acre wheat and barley farming, plus grazing and mixed farming.

Alford
South Australia
Alford
Coordinates33.8166°S 137.8226°E / -33.8166; 137.8226
Population159 (SAL 2021)
Established1882
Postcode(s)5555
Location
LGA(s)District Council of Barunga West
State electorate(s)Narungga
Federal division(s)Grey
Localities around Alford:
Tickera Ward Hill Port Broughton
Tickera Alford Bute
Wallaroo Plain Willamulka Thomas Plain
FootnotesLocation
Adjoining localities
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