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SA · Unincorporated SA Council
Yalata, 5690
Est. population · Jun 2025
324
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.2%
Median age
28
Median income
$1,142/wk
Employment rate
27.3%
Languages at home
87.1%non-English
Most common: Australian Indigenous languages
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Yalata offers a slower smaller community life in Unincorporated SA, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. The community skews younger, with family life visible on every street. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets.
Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer growth momentum, plus community and employment relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Yalata snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
324
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
17.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#47
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
95th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
71st
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 19.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6703rd in Australia
- State rank
- 668th in SA
- Peer rank
- #47 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #242 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 77%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
324(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +4.2% over 5 years · 71th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +4.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +13
- Growth rank in SA
- 71th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~350), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 313
- Median age
- 28
- Median household income / week
- $1,142
- Dwelling vacancy
- 17.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 15 of 87
- Median monthly mortgage
- $840
- Employment rate
- 27.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 69 / 0 / 3
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 80
- Against the person
- 48
- Against property
- 32
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 246.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 7 residents
- State safety percentile
- 94.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 289
- Increase (daily rate)
- +9.9%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault6
- Other Property Damage And Environmental14
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion6
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury31
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury9
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
School list
- Yalata Anangu School66880 Eyre HighwayAboriginal/Anangu Schools
- Yalata Preschool66880 Eyre HighwayPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Ceduna District Health Service (190.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 5
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 15.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 38 mm · ~5 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 66 mm · ~8 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 102 mm · ~13 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 58 mm · ~7 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
14 planning-related records
2025· 3 proposals
September 2025
- Consulting rooms for dialysis and associated workers accommodation66880 EYRE HWY YALATA SA 5690Decision Made
August 2025
- Addition to existing community shop66880 EYRE HWY YALATA SA 5690Decision Made
February 2025
- 3 single storey detached dwellings with associated verandahs and carports66880 EYRE HWY YALATA SA 5690Under Assessment
2022· 1 proposal
August 2022
- New residential dwelling, roadhouse building with commercial kitchen, sheltered area and toilet facility66880 EYRE HWY YALATA SA 5690Under Assessment
2021· 5 proposals
October 2021
- Construction of a 4 bedroom detached dwelling with attached carport3 OLD OAK VALLEY RD YALATA SA 5690Decision Made
- Construction of a 4 bedroom detached dwelling with attached carport5 OLD OAK VALLEY RD YALATA SA 5690Decision Made
September 2021
- Construction of a 4 bedroom detached dwelling with attached carport19 MAY ST YALATA SA 5690Decision Made
- Construction of a 4 bedroom detached dwelling with attached carportLOT 728 EDWARDS CT YALATA SA 5690Decision Made
August 2021
- Construction of a 4 bedroom detached dwelling with attached carportLOT 728 EDWARDS CT YALATA SA 5690Decision Made
Other· 5 proposals
- ILUKA (EUCLA BASIN) PTY LTDDesalination PlantsEPA licence
- ILUKA (EUCLA BASIN) PTY LTDManufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
- ILUKA (EUCLA BASIN) PTY LTDMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
- ILUKA (EUCLA BASIN) PTY LTDOtherEPA licence
- YALATA ANANGU ABORIGINAL CORPORATIONHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2020–2026 · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 356.2 km away).
Coalition 71.7%Labor 28.3%
17.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- CedunaLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)171.1 km away
- Smoky BayLabor 23.7% · Coalition 76.3% TPP (2025)204.4 km away
- Streaky BayLabor 30.9% · Coalition 69.1% TPP (2025)249.6 km away
- WirrullaLabor 21.8% · Coalition 78.2% TPP (2025)257.6 km away
- PoocheraLabor 14.9% · Coalition 85.1% TPP (2025)297.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.