Yaninee SA 5653
Yaninee is a rural locality in South Australia, 588 km from Adelaide CBD, around 6 hours 25 minutes by car. Population is 66; the median age is 42 and the median household income is $90,948 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. Population fell 16.5% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $100 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $564. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 66. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Is Yaninee safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Yaninee sits in the moderate band, with 2 incidents recorded in 2025.
2 offences
Serious Road Crashes
2021–2025No crash in Yaninee killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2021–2025.
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Schools
Walkability
Yaninee is very car-dependent on foot — at 22/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Yaninee.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 15
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Wudinna: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Yaninee is home to 66 residents, with a median age of 42, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $91,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
66
Median Age
42
Median Household Income
$90,948/yr
Census Median Rent
$100/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$564/mo
Avg Household Size
2.9
Median Personal Income
$43,056/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
29.4%
Total Dwellings
17
Owner-Occupier Rate
70.8%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
5.7%
Mortgage Stress
7.4%
Work From Home
26.7%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 84.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 86.4%
- Employment Rate
- 68%
- Completed Year 12
- 28.8%
Occupations
Religion
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,465 a year through Wudinna based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 100%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Wudinna
In the year to August 2026, 1 new dwellings were approved across Wudinna. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 100.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Kyancutta, 33.3 kmDry climate — very hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 96 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 287 mm
- 54 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 33.1°C
- 49 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 5.0°C
- 9 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Tom Venning Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tom Venning | 45.4% | 54.6% | +5.4 |
| 2022 | Rowan Ramsey | 39.9% | 60.1% | -3.2 |
| 2019 | Rowan Ramsey | 36.7% | 63.3% | +5.6 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Sam Telfer Liberal Party
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sam Telfer LP | 59.6% |
| 2022 | Sam Telfer LP | 53.0% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
Looking at a specific address in Yaninee?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 66 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Yaninee
Is Yaninee a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Yaninee is moderate (48/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Yaninee?
Yaninee has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Yaninee?
Yaninee, SA had a population of 66 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Yaninee, SA?
The postcode for Yaninee, SA is 5653.
How far is Yaninee from Adelaide?
Yaninee is 588 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 384 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Yaninee?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Yaninee was $90,948 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Yaninee?
There are too few current rental listings in Yaninee for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $100, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Yaninee?
The median age of residents in Yaninee was 42 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Yaninee walkable?
Yaninee scores 22/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Yaninee?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Yaninee, Kyancutta (33.3 km away), summer days average 33.1°C, winter nights 5°C, 287 mm of rain a year over 54 rainy days, and 49 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Yaninee?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Yaninee belong to?
Yaninee sits within the Wudinna local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Yaninee?
The average residential rates bill through Wudinna is $1,465 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Yaninee?
Across Wudinna, 1 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 100.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Yaninee in?
Yaninee sits within the federal Division of Grey, currently held by Tom Venning (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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