SA · Yankalilla Council
Delamere, 5204
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- Affordable
- Historic
- Residential
- Amenities
- Open space
Suburb profile
Delamere is a residential smaller community in Yankalilla with a familiar suburban feel. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Population
- Population
- 162
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $1,050
- Dwelling vacancy
- 31.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 30 of 94
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,690
- Employment rate
- 50.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 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 · 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
- 6.2
- State safety percentile
- 2.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 19
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -83.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Graffiti1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Main South Rd / Cole Rd - North West Side (Delamere)
- Main South Rd / Cole Rd - South East side (Delamere General Store)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
24 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
May 2026
- Boundary Realignment (Three Allotments)8032B MAIN SOUTH RD RAPID BAY SA 5204;8176 MAIN SOUTH RD DELAMERE SA 5204Decision Made
2025· 2 proposals
March 2025
- Verandah31 STOCKYARD HILL RD DELAMERE SA 5204Decision Made
- OUTBUILDINGLOT 21 MAIN SOUTH RD DELAMERE SA 5204Decision Made
2024· 4 proposals
December 2024
- DECK133 COLE RD DELAMERE SA 5204Under Assessment
May 2024
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey with DecksLOT 21 MAIN SOUTH RD DELAMERE SA 5204Decision Made
February 2024
- Change of Use to Function Venue & Tourist Accommodation with associated Additions & Alterations to Two (2) Existing Buildings (Dwelling and Farm Building) and Associated works in the form of Driveways & Car Parking Areas40 YOHO RD DELAMERE SA 5204Under Assessment
January 2024
- Boundary Realignment (Two Allotments)8555 MAIN SOUTH RD DELAMERE SA 5204;8570 MAIN SOUTH RD DELAMERE SA 5204Decision Made
2022· 7 proposals
December 2022
- CARPORT & OUTBUILDING WITH WET AREA257 TAPANAPPA RD DELAMERE SA 5204Decision Made
- SHED - RURAL WITH ATTACHED VERANDAH (STORAGE OF HORSE FLOAT & EQUIPMENT)8232 MAIN SOUTH RD DELAMERE SA 5204Decision Made
September 2022
- Verandah / Pergola and Deck49 BULLAPARINGA CR DELAMERE SA 5204Decision Made
May 2022
- External & Internal Upgrade, creation of new Driver's Lounge and Entry, enclosure of existing Outdoor DiningLOT 100 MAIN SOUTH RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Decision Made
March 2022
- New Implement Storage Shed6 BENNETT RD DELAMERE SA 5204Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey with VerandahLOT 2 COLE RD DELAMERE SA 5204Decision Made
- SHED - DOMESTIC23 STOCKYARD HILL RD DELAMERE SA 5204Decision Made
2021· 9 proposals
December 2021
- Change of use to Existing Building to Tourist Accommodation and Use of Existing Building as an Outbuilding associated with the Tourist Accommodation facility And Replacement of Ford and Bridge with Culverts40 YOHO RD DELAMERE SA 5204Decision Made
September 2021
- Would like to add a wet area as the Barn will be used as per 'Proposed Use'.8178 MAIN SOUTH RD DELAMERE SA 5204Decision Made
August 2021
- Detached dwelling - double storey - addition47 OLD COUNCIL CHAMBERS RD DELAMERE SA 5204Decision Made
- Implement shed with verandah on one side, shed size will be 12.152m long x 7.6m wide x 3.658 high, with attached verandah 12.1m long x 6.m wide x 3.6m high.LOT 109 NO WHERE ELSE RD DELAMERE SA 5204Decision Made
- Dwelling Additions8176 MAIN SOUTH RD DELAMERE SA 5204Under Assessment
July 2021
- Deck and Verandah attached to southern side of existing dwelling 6500mmx14000mm = 91sqm Roof coverings will be a mixture for corrugated iron and poly carbonate sheets falling into existing verandah gutter with a 5 degree pitch. Verandah will be attached to existing dwelling with galvanized steel rafter brackets and rafter stiffeners on existing roof. Deck below will be at floor height of existing dwelling and follow the line of pergola. 1m high timber balustrade around with timber slats no furth6 FOREST RD DELAMERE SA 5204Decision Made
- Partial Change Of Use to Residential, including the use of three Buildings, (2 existing, 1 proposed) collectively as a single residence, with associated building works and construction of a shed.LOT 1461 NO WHERE ELSE RD DELAMERE SA 5204Decision Made
June 2021
- Boundary Realignment (Two Allotments)280 YOHO ROAD DELAMERE SA 5204;LOT 1461 NO WHERE ELSE RD DELAMERE SA 5204Decision Made
April 2021
- Verandah attached to existing dwelling and garage138 FOREST RD DELAMERE SA 5204Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- DELAMERE GENERAL STORE PTY LTDHydrocarbon 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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- CFSFire station
- LibertyPetrol station
- Australia PostPost Box
- Delamere General StorePublic toilets
- TelstraTelephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Deep Creek Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
15 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 36
- 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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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