Yongala, SA 5493
PeterboroughAll suburbs in postcode 5493
Updated
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.
Selling in Yongala?
Get the free selling guide, personalised to Yongala, or ask for a free appraisal from a local agent.
Rent in Yongala
Rental data as of October 2026
Free appraisal in Yongala
What’s your home worth in Yongala?
Ask us to introduce one participating agent who sells in your area for an appraisal backed by recent comparable sales. Only with your permission, and no commitment to list.
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.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 364 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Schools in Yongala
Schools serving Yongala: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
Peterborough High School
Peterborough Primary School
Non-government schools
St Joseph's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Location
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%
- Owner occupied
- 93%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Crime and safety
5 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 364 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 31.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 2.6°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Yongala
- What is the Yongala postcode?
- Yongala is in the 5493 postcode, in SA, in the Peterborough region.
- Where is Yongala?
- Yongala is a suburb in the Peterborough area, SA 5493.
- 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?
- The population of Yongala is approximately 67 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
Selling in Yongala? Get the free selling guide
What selling costs, how agents price homes, what to ask them and a 12-week plan to settlement, personalised to Yongala. A free PDF, in about a minute.
More on Yongala and nearby
Compare side by side
Selling in SA
Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
How we’re paid. The guides and this page are free. When a seller asks, we introduce one local agent, and the agent pays us a flat fee for the introduction, never a share of their commission; it costs the seller nothing. If a figure looks wrong, tell us and we’ll fix it.