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SA · Playford Council
Yattalunga, 5114
Est. population · Jun 2025
212
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.9%
Median age
48
Median income
$2,600/wk
Employment rate
66.2%
Languages at home
1%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Yattalunga offers a slower smaller community life in Playford Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Reported crime has been rising recently. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability lands below average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Yattalunga snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$500/wk
Population (ERP)
212
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.9%
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
#40
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
27th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
47th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
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
- 39.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3784th in Australia
- State rank
- 409th in SA
- Peer rank
- #40 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #78 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
212(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +1.9% over 5 years · 47th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +1.9%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +4
- Growth rank in SA
- 47th 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 (~200), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 319
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $2,600
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 114
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 66.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 107 / 0 / 0
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)
- 4
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 18.9
- State safety percentile
- 27.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 451
- Increase (daily rate)
- +33.7%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft2
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion1
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
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.13
Other(1)
- Unnamed (No.HA1482) Heritage AgreementNature Reserve
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Para Wirra Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- Gawler Health Service (10.6 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)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 28.3
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
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 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 and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 2 proposals
July 2026
- Ancillary Accommodation93 TOOLUNGA RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Under Assessment
June 2026
- Ancillary accommodation and 2 x 25,000 litre water tanks13 TOOLUNGA RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Under Assessment
2025· 11 proposals
November 2025
- Dwelling additions - Home Office and Gym over existing Garage and Pool Room219 TOOLUNGA RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed) and above-ground water tank14 CROCKERS RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
October 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed)13 TOOLUNGA RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
August 2025
- Agricultural Building (30.3m x 12.2m x 3.6m) and Rainwater Tanks (2 x 22,000 Litre)195 GLENBURNIE RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation with associated retaining walls and deck30 TENAFEATE CT YATTALUNGA SA 5114Under Assessment
July 2025
- Swimming pool and outbuilding - swimming pool enclosure237 GLENBURNIE RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
- Agricultural building (Hay Shed)821 GAWLER-ONE TREE HILL RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding (shed)707 GAWLER-ONE TREE HILL RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
- Carport140 RIGGS RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
June 2025
- Greenhouse ancillary to residential use and retaining walls14 CROCKERS RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
April 2025
- Outbuilding and Retaining Wall5 TENAFEATE CT YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
2024· 7 proposals
November 2024
- Swimming pool and safety fence93 TOOLUNGA RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
- Telecommunications Facility comprising of a 35m monopole, antennas, outdoor compound (3 metres x 2.5 metres), equipment compound (8 metres x 8 metres) and security fencing (2.4 metres) and tree damaging activity (encroachment within TPZs) with proposed access track and minimal native vegetation clearance1131 GAWLER-ONE TREE HILL RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
October 2024
- Installation of ground mount solar system in a State Heritage Place (13312)939 GAWLER-ONE TREE HILL RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
- Agricultural building (implement shed).821 GAWLER-ONE TREE HILL RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
September 2024
- Verandah & Deck18 HUGHES CT YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
February 2024
- Verandah5 TENAFEATE CT YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
- Outdoor function venue for up to 150 patrons with associated car park and landscaping667 GAWLER-ONE TREE HILL RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Under Assessment
2023· 6 proposals
September 2023
- 2 x Agricultural Buildings214 STARS GULLY RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
- Freestanding Verandah214 STARS GULLY RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
August 2023
- Verandah, deck and dwelling extension as well as alterations to existing pool barrier.52 RIGGS RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence52 RIGGS RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
July 2023
- Outbuilding - (Garage)40 CROCKERS RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
January 2023
- Timber Framed Alteration & Addition153 GLENBURNIE RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
2022· 13 proposals
November 2022
- Agricultural building (Implement shed)148 RIGGS RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
October 2022
- Verandah171 GLENBURNIE RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
- VARIATION OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 21037597 - DETACHED SINGLE STOREY DWELLINGLOT 49 GAWLER-ONE TREE HILL RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
August 2022
- Verandah214 STARS GULLY RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
June 2022
- Garage13 TOOLUNGA RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
- x2 Verandahs7 CROCKERS RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
May 2022
- Construct underground cellar and wood storage area21 MCKENZIE CT YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling with associated garageLOT 49 GAWLER-ONE TREE HILL RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Under Assessment
April 2022
- Dwelling Addition with Associated Garage793 GAWLER-ONE TREE HILL RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
March 2022
- Alteration and addition to dwelling and construction of a garage971 GAWLER-ONE TREE HILL RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Under Assessment
- Verandah795B GAWLER-ONE TREE HILL RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
- Partial enclosure of existing carport, construction of a new carport and installation of solar panels for carport roof198 STARS GULLY RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
January 2022
- Dwelling alterations, carport and verandah30 TENAFEATE CT YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
July 2021
- Agricultural Building (Implement Shed)1071 GAWLER-ONE TREE HILL RD YATTALUNGA SA 5114Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
4 heritage places
- CottageLot 29 Toolunga Road YATTALUNGALocal heritage
- Dwelling ('Yattalunga') and StablesGawler-One Tree Hill Road YATTALUNGAState heritage
- House 'Miltonbank'Lot 354 Glenburnie Road off Humbug Scrub Road YATTALUNGALocal heritage
- Stone Wall 'Yatalunga'Lot 16 Gawler - One Tree Hill Road YATTALUNGALocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · 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
- Spence
- Member of Parliament
- Matt BURNELL (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 138,898
- Turnout (2025)
- 87.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.7%Labor 65.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 9.8 km away).
Coalition 41.6%Labor 58.4%
7.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- One Tree HillLabor 45.8% · Coalition 54.2% TPP (2025)5.5 km away
- Evanston SouthLabor 63.4% · Coalition 36.6% TPP (2025)8.1 km away
- Craigmore NorthLabor 66.6% · Coalition 33.4% TPP (2025)8.7 km away
- EvanstonLabor 64.2% · Coalition 35.8% TPP (2025)8.8 km away
- BlakeviewLabor 69.4% · Coalition 30.6% TPP (2025)9.2 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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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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