Yankalilla, SA 5203 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Yankalilla is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5203, home to 963 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Yankalilla local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 61 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 963
- Median age
- 58 years
- Median household income
- $982 /week
- Median personal income
- $497 /week
- Median family income
- $1,282 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Yankalilla
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Yankalilla Area School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 437 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 57.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 76.4% of the 609 resolvable premises in Yankalilla. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 76.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 23.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 28 across postcode 5203 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 35% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 14 theft, 6 violent offences, 4 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yankalilla?
Yankalilla (SA 5203) had 963 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Yankalilla local government area.
What is the median rent in Yankalilla?
The median advertised rent in Yankalilla is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Yankalilla?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Yankalilla covering government sectors. Nearest include: Yankalilla Area School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Yankalilla?
Yankalilla is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (76.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Yankalilla?
Across postcode 5203, 28 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (14), violent (6), break-ins (4). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Yankalilla?
In Yankalilla, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (57 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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