Yelta at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
21
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Yelta.
The postcode for Yelta is 5558 (SA).
Yelta (5558) sits in the Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia.
Yelta has roughly 21 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Yelta 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yelta's population at 21, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
21
Median age
58
Family households
38%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
21
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Yelta.
Local schools for Yelta
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Government School Catchment
Moonta Area School
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
Kadina Memorial School
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Frequently asked
About Yelta.
- What is the Yelta postcode?
- Yelta is in the 5558 postcode, in SA, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- Where is Yelta?
- Yelta is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5558, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- What is the average rent in Yelta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Yelta?
- There are 6 schools serving Yelta on this page, including Moonta Area School, Wallaroo Mines Primary School, Kadina Memorial School.
- How walkable is Yelta?
- Yelta has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Yelta?
- Yelta is close to Cross Roads, North Yelta, Moonta Mines, East Moonta, Boors Plain.
- What is the population of Yelta?
- The population of Yelta is approximately 21 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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