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SA · Grant Council

Yahl, SA, 5291

Current weather

12°CThunderstorm

95% humidity · 22.8 km/h wind · 15.9° / 9.8° today · 14 mm rain

Desirability index

47.1/100

#77 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Yahl is a small locality in the Grant area, home to around 817 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 6 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 7.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600, 1 school and preschool site in the area, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
817
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,918
Dwelling vacancy
8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
21 of 263
Median monthly mortgage
$1,603
Employment rate
62.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
10 / 3 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$600

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
6
Against the person
2
Against property
4
Rate per 1,000 residents
7.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 408 residents
State safety percentile
4.3th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
42
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault1
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental1
  • Other Theft1
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
974
  • Yahl Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 974

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

96 planning-related records

2026· 4 proposals

  • April 2026

  • Proposed 7m x 6m Carport. Colorbond - Pale Eucalypt Thomson Bilt are supplying to kit only to homeowner
    19 DOHLE RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Agricultural Building (Horticultural Shade House)
    279 HILL RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made
  • Construct a agricultural storage shed for farm equipment eg bailer, tractor, hay rake.
    148 BRIM BRIM RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made
  • Transportable Office Building
    LOT 30 WOODLANDS RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made
2025· 10 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Alterations and additions to existing aged care facility (supported accommodation)
    209 RUWOLDT RD YAHL SA 5291Under Assessment

  • October 2025

  • Outbuilding
    305 WOODLANDS RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Agricultural Building
    154 YAHL RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made
  • Outbuilding with Verandah (Alfresco area), Deck and new Swimming Pool Fencing to existing pool
    48 YAHL RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Outbuilding
    295 WOODLANDS RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Verandah attached to existing Dwelling
    4 YAHL RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made
  • Change of Land Use for Micro-Winery (in existing sheds)
    165 SMITH RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made
  • Change of Use - Convert from Tourist Accommodation Building to Private Dwelling (Class 1B to 1A)
    6 CHURCH ST YAHL SA 5291Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Agricultural Buildings - Cool Room and extension to existing shed
    279 HILL RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • Extension to existing Shed
    LOT 101 KAIN RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made
2024· 14 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Agricultural Building (for storage of Hay and Tractor)
    LOT 91 WOODLANDS RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    53 YAHL RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made

  • November 2024

  • Construction of an 80m x 21m x 7.5m Onion Storage Shed (Store)
    344 CAROLINE RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made
  • Change of Use for Animal Keeping (Dog Daycare Facility) and advertising sign
    269 SQUARE MILE RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • Agricultural Building (Storage of light machinery)
    31 DOHLE RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling with garage under main roof
    243 CAROLINE RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made

  • September 2024

  • Carport attached to existing Outbuilding
    49 YAHL RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made
  • Partial demolition of existing Dwelling, Dwelling additions, Verandah and Outbuilding
    102 YAHL HALL RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • Rural shed
    LOT 102 KAIN RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling (to replace existing dwelling to be demolished)
    386 CAROLINE RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made
  • Change of Land Use to include a Caravan & Tourist Park (Camp Sites and Cabins); and Amenities Block Stage 1 - Establishment of 7 x RV/Camping Sites and construction of a Toilet/Amenities Block including accessible toilet Stage 2 - Installation of 7 x Cabin Accommodation buildings with deck/verandah
    243 CAROLINE RD YAHL SA 5291Under Assessment

  • June 2024

  • Dwelling Additions (Retrospective)
    123 YAHL HALL RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • Domestic Shed
    83 CAROLINE RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Verandah
    72 RUWOLDT RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made
2023· 10 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Swimming pool with safety barriers
    4 YAHL HALL RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made
  • Tilt Frame Solar Panel system (roof mounted)
    27 YAHL RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made

  • November 2023

  • Carport
    10 CHURCH ST YAHL SA 5291Decision Made

  • August 2023

  • Dwelling addition/alteration; new Alfresco area with kitchen and new Verandah attached to the existing Dwelling
    37 YAHL RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made

  • June 2023

  • Outbuilding
    11 YAHL HALL RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • Outbuilding with mezzanine
    5 MAPLE CT YAHL SA 5291Decision Made

  • March 2023

  • Shed for domestic storage, cars and farm machinery
    255 CAROLINE HEADQUARTERS RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made

  • February 2023

  • 14m x 12.6m Extension to Store & Workshop with amenities for Lawn Mowing Business
    237 YAHL RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made
  • 80m x 15m x 7.5m Airing Shed - dust suppression - screening vegetation
    544 CAROLINE RD YAHL SA 5291;572 CAROLINE RD YAHL SA 5291;LOT 310 LANGE RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made

  • January 2023

  • Change of Land Use - Convert portion of building from Commercial use to Private Dwelling
    21 YAHL RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made
2022· 21 proposals

  • October 2022

  • Outbuilding and Verandahs
    43 YAHL RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made

  • September 2022

  • Agricultural Building
    42 RUWOLDT RD YAHL SA 5291Decision Made
2021· 19 proposals

19 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 9 proposals

9 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Data sources & freshness

Desirability index

Desirability score
47.1/100
Cohort rank
#77 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • 14m x 12.6m Extension to Store & Workshop with amenities for Lawn Mowing Businessplanning237 YAHL RD YAHL SA 5291Lodged 17 Feb 2023 · Decision Made
  • 80m x 15m x 7.5m Airing Shed - dust suppression - screening vegetationplanning544 CAROLINE RD YAHL SA 5291;572 CAROLINE RD YAHL SA 5291;LOT 310 LANGE RD YAHL SA 5291Lodged 16 Feb 2023 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural Buildingplanning154 YAHL RD YAHL SA 5291Lodged 23 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural Buildingplanning42 RUWOLDT RD YAHL SA 5291Lodged 27 Sep 2022 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural Building (Horticultural Shade House)planning279 HILL RD YAHL SA 5291Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural Building (Storage of light machinery)planning31 DOHLE RD YAHL SA 5291Lodged 31 Oct 2024 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural Building (for storage of Hay and Tractor)planningLOT 91 WOODLANDS RD YAHL SA 5291Lodged 20 Dec 2024 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural Buildings - Cool Room and extension to existing shedplanning279 HILL RD YAHL SA 5291Lodged 26 Mar 2025 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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