Yacka at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
147
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Yacka.
The postcode for Yacka is 5470 (SA).
Yacka (5470) sits in the Northern Areas region of South Australia.
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.
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.
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
147
Median age: 56
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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
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Government School Catchment
Spalding Primary School
Koolunga Primary School
Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre
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Frequently asked
About Yacka.
- What is the Yacka postcode?
- Yacka is in the 5470 postcode, in SA, in the Northern Areas region.
- Where is Yacka?
- Yacka is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5470, 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?
- The population of Yacka is approximately 147 (2021 Census). 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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