Maralinga Tjarutja
Yalata
Yalata at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
313
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Yalata.
Yalata (5690) sits in the Maralinga Tjarutja region of South Australia.
Yalata has roughly 313 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Yalata 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yalata's population at 313, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
313
Median age
28
Family households
78%
Lone person
15%
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)
$160/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$90/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
82%
At a deeper level
313
Median age: 28
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Safety
Crime and safety.
24
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
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Education
Schools in Yalata.
Local schools for Yalata
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Government School Catchment
Yalata Anangu School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Yalata.
- What is the Yalata postcode?
- Yalata is in the 5690 postcode, in SA, in the Maralinga Tjarutja region.
- What is the average rent in Yalata?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $160, for units it's $90.
- What schools are in Yalata?
- There are 1 schools serving Yalata on this page, including Yalata Anangu School.
- How walkable is Yalata?
- Yalata has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Yalata?
- Yalata is close to Nundroo, Coorabie, Mitchidy Moola, Yellabinna.
- What is the population of Yalata?
- Yalata has approximately 313 residents. The median age is 28.
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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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