District Council of Yankalilla

Wattle Flat

Wattle Flat at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

149

Median age 49

The brief

What to know about Wattle Flat.

The postcode for Wattle Flat is 5203 (SA).

Wattle Flat (5203) sits in the Yankalilla region of South Australia.

Wattle Flat has roughly 149 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.

Wattle Flat 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.

Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wattle Flat's population at 149, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (98% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

149

Median age

49

Family households

83%

Lone person

24%

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)

$250/wk

Owner occupied

98%

Renter occupied

11%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

149

Median age: 49

Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wattle Flat.

Local schools for Wattle Flat

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Government School Catchment

Yankalilla Area School

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Myponga Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

448 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

28.0°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

7.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Wattle Flat.

What is the Wattle Flat postcode?
Wattle Flat is in the 5203 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
Where is Wattle Flat?
Wattle Flat is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5203, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
What is the average rent in Wattle Flat?
The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
What schools are in Wattle Flat?
There are 2 schools serving Wattle Flat on this page, including Yankalilla Area School, Myponga Primary School.
How walkable is Wattle Flat?
Wattle Flat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Wattle Flat?
Wattle Flat is close to Myponga Beach, Carrickalinga, Yankalilla, Normanville, Bald Hills.
What is the population of Wattle Flat?
The population of Wattle Flat is approximately 149 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.

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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