Peterborough
Yongala
Yongala at a glance
Population
67
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Yongala.
Yongala (5493) sits in the Peterborough region of South Australia.
Yongala has roughly 67 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yongala's population at 67, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (48% family, 31% lone person).
Population
67
Median age
56
Family households
48%
Lone person
31%
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
67
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Yongala.
Local schools for Yongala
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Government School Catchment
Peterborough High School
Peterborough Primary School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Yongala.
- What is the Yongala postcode?
- Yongala is in the 5493 postcode, in SA, in the Peterborough region.
- What is the average rent in Yongala?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Yongala?
- There are 3 schools serving Yongala on this page, including Peterborough High School, Peterborough Primary School, St Joseph's School.
- What suburbs are near Yongala?
- Yongala is close to Sunnybrae, Mannanarie, Peterborough, Belalie North, Minvalara.
- What is the population of Yongala?
- Yongala has approximately 67 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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