Yongala SA 5493
Yongala is a rural locality in South Australia, 260 km from Adelaide CBD, around 3 hours 5 minutes by car. Population is 67; the median age is 56 and the median household income is $43,316 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population fell 26.4% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $200 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $888. The area shows high crime risk and 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 67. 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 Yongala safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Yongala sits in the high band, with 5 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 38% on the prior year.
5 offences
37.5% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20251 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
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
Yongala is very car-dependent on foot — at 23/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Yongala.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 40
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
Peterborough: 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
Yongala is home to 67 residents, with a median age of 56 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $43,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
67
Median Age
56
Median Household Income
$43,316/yr
Census Median Rent
$200/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$888/mo
Avg Household Size
2.2
Median Personal Income
$22,828/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
0.0%
Total Dwellings
29
Owner-Occupier Rate
100.0%
Houses
69.0%
Rental Stress
24.0%
Mortgage Stress
24.6%
Work From Home
0.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 86.6%
- English Spoken at Home
- 91.0%
- Employment Rate
- 26.2%
- Completed Year 12
- 28.4%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,438 a year through Peterborough based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 99%
- Residential 1%
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: Peterborough
In the year to August 2026, 1 new dwellings were approved across Peterborough. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses.
Climate & Setting
from Yongala, 0.7 kmDry climate — hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 515 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 330 mm
- 53 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 30.9°C
- 25 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 2.8°C
- 29 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 Geoff Brock Independent
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Geoff Brock IND | 56.9% |
| 2022 | Geoff Brock IND | 67.1% |
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 Yongala?
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 67 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 Yongala
Is Yongala a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Yongala is high (85/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Yongala?
Yongala 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 Yongala?
Yongala, SA had a population of 67 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Yongala, SA?
The postcode for Yongala, SA is 5493.
How far is Yongala from Adelaide?
Yongala is 260 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 185 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Yongala?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Yongala was $43,316 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 Yongala?
There are too few current rental listings in Yongala for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $200, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Yongala?
The median age of residents in Yongala was 56 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Yongala walkable?
Yongala scores 23/100 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 Yongala?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Yongala, Yongala (0.7 km away), summer days average 30.9°C, winter nights 2.8°C, 330 mm of rain a year over 53 rainy days, and 25 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Yongala?
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 Yongala belong to?
Yongala sits within the Peterborough local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Yongala?
The average residential rates bill through Peterborough is $1,438 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Yongala?
Across Peterborough, 1 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Yongala in?
Yongala sits within the federal Division of Grey, currently held by Tom Venning (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- 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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