Northern Areas
Yacka
Yacka at a glance
Median house
$162,000
Median unit
$116,640
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
147
Median age 56
About
Welcome to Yacka.
Yacka (5470) sits in the Northern Areas region of South Australia. The median house here is $162,000, well below the South Australia median of around $720K.
Yacka has roughly 147 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Houses change hands at $162,000 on a typical sale, well below the South Australia median. Units come in around $116,640, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $32,000. Prices are well below the South Australia median, which keeps Yacka on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$162,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $116,640.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
$162,000
$116,640
147
Median age: 56
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.81% (median rent $150/wk against a $162,000 price tag). Units yield 6.69% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (10%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA4.81%
Based on $162,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA6.69%
Based on $116,640 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202678%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yacka's population at 147, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
147
Median age
56
Family households
63%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Yacka 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Yacka.
Local schools for Yacka
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Spalding Primary School
Koolunga Primary School
Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Yacka.
- What is the median house price in Yacka?
- The median house price in Yacka, SA 5470 is $162,000. The median unit price is $116,640. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Yacka postcode?
- Yacka is in the 5470 postcode, in SA, in the Northern Areas region.
- What is the average rent in Yacka?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Yacka?
- There are 13 schools serving Yacka on this page, including Spalding Primary School, Koolunga Primary School, Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre.
- How walkable is Yacka?
- Yacka has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Yacka?
- Yacka is close to Broughton River Valley, Euromina, Gulnare, Marola, Spalding.
- What is the population of Yacka?
- Yacka has approximately 147 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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