Wattle Range
Yahl
Yahl at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
817
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Yahl.
Yahl (5291) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Yahl has roughly 817 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.
Yahl 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yahl's population at 817, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
817
Median age
43
Family households
85%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$510/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
817
Median age: 43
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
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 Yahl.
Local schools for Yahl
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Government School Catchment
Yahl Primary School
Grant High School
Melaleuca Park Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Yahl.
- What is the Yahl postcode?
- Yahl is in the 5291 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Yahl?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $510, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Yahl?
- There are 13 schools serving Yahl on this page, including Yahl Primary School, Grant High School, Melaleuca Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Yahl?
- Yahl has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Yahl?
- Yahl is close to Square Mile, O B Flat, Ob Flat, Glenburnie, Mount Gambier.
- What is the population of Yahl?
- Yahl has approximately 817 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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