SA · Yankalilla Council
Yankalilla, 5203
Current weather
10.6°CLight drizzle
76% humidity · 38.5 km/h wind · 12.3° / 9.7° today · 31.2 mm rain
Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Yankalilla is a small locality in the Yankalilla area, home to around 963 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 24 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-31%), roughly 24.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $572, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, a reasonable spread of amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 963
- Median age
- 58
- Median household income / week
- $982
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 45 of 465
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 40.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 31 / 18 / 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.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $572.5
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 24
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 20
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 241 residents
- State safety percentile
- 36th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -31.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Theft8
- Sct - Non Residence3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
- Theft From Shop4
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 970
- Yankalilla Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 970
- Yankalilla Community Children's Centre208-210 Main South RoadIntegrated Centres
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Main South Rd - South side (Drakes Yankalilla)
- Main South Rd - South side (Yankalilla)
- Main South Rd / Bungala St - North side (Yankalilla Hotel)
- Main South Rd / George Dr - North side (Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre)
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.
182 planning-related records
2026· 17 proposals
June 2026
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey2 BARTON ST YANKALILLA SA 5203Under Assessment
- Stratco Sanctuary N3 L-9m W-5.5m H-2.2m11 WALLMAN ST YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
May 2026
- Painting and Re-pointing of Local Heritage Building149 MAIN SOUTH RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
April 2026
- Carport4 BARUNGA ST YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- INSTALLATION OF WINDOW TO OFFICE IN VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE163 MAIN SOUTH RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- SHED - DOMESTICLOT 104 MICHAEL ST YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
March 2026
- Repainting interior of church roof of church and plaster and woodwork repairs to church and hall128 -130 MAIN SOUTH RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Under Assessment
- EXTENSION TO EXISTING SHEDUNIT 1-7 140 MAIN SOUTH RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
February 2026
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers2671 INMAN VALLEY RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- Excavation and installation of pre fabricated fibreglass swimming pool129 SMITH HILL RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- SHED - DOMESTIC7 BOWER RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
January 2026
- SHED - DOMESTICUNIT 4 42 MAIN ST YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- VERANDAH83 MAIN ST YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- Land Division (One allotment into Five)149 MAIN SOUTH RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 103 DOCTORS HILL RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- Construction of two single storey residential flat buildings, each containing two dwellings (4 dwellings in total) for the purpose of staff accommodation.175 MAIN SOUTH RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage) and Outbuilding (shed)148 MAIN SOUTH RD YANKALILLA SA 5203;150 MAIN SOUTH RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling113 MAIN SOUTH RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- Dwelling Additions with Associated Deck, Carport, Ancillary Accommodation with Associated Deck & Retaining Walls64 WILLSON DR YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- New shed for general storage145A MAIN SOUTH RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- Shed - Domestic with Verandah56 MAIN ST YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- FREESTANDING ALFRESCO & VERANDAH ATTACHED TO FRONT OF EXISTING DWELLING5885 MAIN SOUTH RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
November 2025
- VERANDAH - ATTACHED24 BARTON ST YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- FREESTANDING CARPORT6 MCARTHUR ST YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- SWIMMING POOL & SAFETY FENCE - PARTIALLY INGROUND164A MAIN SOUTH RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
October 2025
- Alterations and Additions to Existing Retirement Facility, comprising new kitchen facility, converting office area to staff room and new delivery access to new kitchen facility175 MAIN SOUTH RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- Change of use from existing gallery to gallery with coffee shop64 MAIN ST YANKALILLA SA 5203Under Assessment
September 2025
- VERANDAH / CARPORT58 MAIN ST YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- Seven (7) Residential Flat Buildings each Encompassing Two (2) Dwellings with Associated Car Park and LandscapingUNIT 1-7 140 MAIN SOUTH RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Under Assessment
August 2025
- SHED - DOMESTIC124 MAIN SOUTH RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- FENCING - MAX HEIGHT 2.8M (1.8 M FENCE ON TOP OF RETAINING WALL UP TO 1 M)UNIT 4 42 MAIN ST YANKALILLA SA 5203Under Assessment
- Torrens Title land division creating three allotments from one existing allotment192 MAIN SOUTH RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- RAINWATER TANK - ABOVE GROUND - 137,400 LITRES179 HAY FLAT RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- Replacement outbuilding (shed)6 HARRISON CR YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
July 2025
- Dwelling Addition- single-storey7 BOWER RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- SHED - RURAL HAY STORAGE241A DAIRY FLAT RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- SHED - DOMESTIC STORAGE64 WILLSON DR YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- Dwelling additions and alterations86 KEMMISS HILL RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
- Land Division (Lease)UNIT 1-7 140 MAIN SOUTH RD YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision Made
June 2025
- DECK & VERANDAH7 BARTON ST YANKALILLA SA 5203Decision 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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
24 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Alcohol
- Antiques
- ANZATM
- Yankalilla BakeryBakery
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Junk Street CafeCafe;Bicycle Hire
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- Yankalilla Brickabrack Second Hand StoreCharity
- Tram-P LeatherClothes
- Drinking water
- EV charging
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
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
27 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)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 45.1/100
- National rank
- 2378th in Australia
- State rank
- 211th in SA
- Peer rank
- #12 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #29 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime1
- Other Theftcrime8
- Sct - Non Residencecrime3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime3
- Theft From Shopcrime4
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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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