Yatala Labour Prison

The high-security correctional facility extends across a large complex with multiple divisions, accommodating male prisoners in different security classifications at Peter Brown Drive.

The prison began operations in 1854 when twenty-five inmates were transferred to work in nearby quarries, extracting stone for road construction projects.

The name Yatala comes from the Kaurna Aboriginal word referring to water inundation, reflecting the indigenous heritage of the South Australian region.

The facility maintains strict security protocols, requiring visitors to present 100 points of identification and undergo biometric screening before entering the premises.

The prison operates industrial workshops producing items from sofa frames to road signs, while offering rehabilitation programs and vocational training for inmates.

Location: Port Adelaide Enfield

Inception: 1854

Official opening: 1854

Capacity: 548

Website: http://www.corrections.sa.gov.au/prison/prison-locations/yatala-labour-prison

Address: 1 Peter Brown Drive, Northfield, South Australia 5085 5085

Website: http://corrections.sa.gov.au/prison/prison-locations/yatala-labour-prison

GPS coordinates: -34.84444,138.62861

Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:55