Yorke Peninsula
North Yelta
North Yelta at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,214
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about North Yelta.
North Yelta (5558) sits in the Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia.
North Yelta has roughly 5,214 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
North Yelta scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Yelta's population at 5,214, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
5,214
Median age
59
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
5,214
Median age: 59
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in North Yelta.
Local schools for North Yelta
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Government School Catchment
Moonta Area School
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
Kadina Memorial School
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Frequently asked
About North Yelta.
- What is the North Yelta postcode?
- North Yelta is in the 5558 postcode, in SA, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- What is the average rent in North Yelta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in North Yelta?
- There are 6 schools serving North Yelta on this page, including Moonta Area School, Wallaroo Mines Primary School, Kadina Memorial School.
- How walkable is North Yelta?
- North Yelta has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near North Yelta?
- North Yelta is close to Boors Plain, Yelta, Paramatta, Cross Roads, East Moonta.
- What is the population of North Yelta?
- North Yelta has approximately 5,214 residents. The median age is 59.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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