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SA · Unincorporated SA Council

Yunta, SA, 5440

Current weather

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68% humidity · 34.6 km/h wind · 13.7° / 9.4° today · 9.4 mm rain

Suburb snapshot

Yunta is a small locality in the Unincorporated SA area, home to around 60 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 1 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 16.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
60
Median age
52
Median household income / week
$1,083
Dwelling vacancy
34.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
16 of 46
Median monthly mortgage
$158
Employment rate
64.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
3 / 0 / 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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
1
Against the person
0
Against property
1
Rate per 1,000 residents
16.7
State safety percentile
20.2th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Theft From Motor Vehicle1

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
  • Peterborough Primary School - Yunta CampusRailway TerracePrimary Education

Data sources & freshness

  • Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Shoulder WorkBarrier Highway, Parking Bay26 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • Shoulder WorkBarrier Highway, Orroroo-Paratoo Rd26 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

5 planning-related records

2023· 2 proposals

  • September 2023

  • Alterations to existing retail fuel outlet including demolition of the existing convenience store and playground; removal of above ground gas tanks; construction of a replacement convenience store / control building and a new canopy over existing fuel bowsers and reconfiguration of car parking arrangements.
    LOT 1512 RAILWAY TCE YUNTA SA 5440;LOT 4 RAILWAY TCE YUNTA SA 5440Decision Made

  • February 2023

  • Single-storey transportable dwelling, two (2) x 25,000 litre water storage tanks and associated earthworks
    81 TEETULPA RD YUNTA SA 5440Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal

  • October 2022

  • Self-serve retail fuel outlet including above ground fuel-cell (tank), canopy and advertising sign.
    LOT 10 RAILWAY TCE YUNTA SA 5440;LOT 12 RAILWAY TCE YUNTA SA 5440Under Assessment
Other· 2 proposals
  • K.S. & C.A. HUNT & SON PTY. LTD.
    Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
  • L.H. PERRY & SONS PTY. LTD.
    Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence

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)
6/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Recent changes

  • Alterations to existing retail fuel outlet including demolition of the existing convenience store and playground; removal of above ground gas tanks; construction of a replacement convenience store / control building and a new canopy over existing fuel bowsers and reconfiguration of car parking arrangements.planningLOT 1512 RAILWAY TCE YUNTA SA 5440;LOT 4 RAILWAY TCE YUNTA SA 5440Lodged 18 Sep 2023 · Decision Made
  • K.S. & C.A. HUNT & SON PTY. LTD.planningHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
  • L.H. PERRY & SONS PTY. LTD.planningHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
  • Self-serve retail fuel outlet including above ground fuel-cell (tank), canopy and advertising sign.planningLOT 10 RAILWAY TCE YUNTA SA 5440;LOT 12 RAILWAY TCE YUNTA SA 5440Lodged 13 Oct 2022 · Under Assessment
  • Single-storey transportable dwelling, two (2) x 25,000 litre water storage tanks and associated earthworksplanning81 TEETULPA RD YUNTA SA 5440Lodged 10 Feb 2023 · Decision Made
  • Shoulder WorkroadworksBarrier Highway, Parking Bay26 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • Shoulder WorkroadworksBarrier Highway, Orroroo-Paratoo Rd26 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • Peterborough Primary School - Yunta CampusschoolsRailway TerracePrimary Education
  • Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime1

Data sources & freshness