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.

[citation needed] As road transport improved, nearby towns Kadina, Bute, and Port Broughton mostly usurped this role and Alford did not thrive beyond township status.

The town has a hotel, bowls club and a golf course and after the general store's closure the "post office" was moved to the pub.

Alford is an important hub for the district and continues to foster social and sporting activities.