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Yorke Peninsula - North has an estimated 7,853 residents, up from 7,458 at the 2021 Census — a change of 395 people, or 5.3%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 167 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 92.2% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Yorke Peninsula - North is close to 7,853 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 395 residents (5.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 7,458 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 7,755, along with 167 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The population density is 2.1 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious environment for residents. Over the previous ten years, Yorke Peninsula - North has shown stable development with a 0.7% compound annual growth rate, which is higher than the Rest of SA.
This population rise was mainly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 92.2% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area, using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 regions where this data is unavailable, or for the period after 2032, regional and LGA age-category projections released by the SA State Government in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are used, applying a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking at future demographic trends, population expansion is projected to be slightly below the median for non-metropolitan regions in Australia, with the locality forecast to grow by 526 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total rise of 5.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
275 new dwellings have been approved in Yorke Peninsula - North over the past five years, an average of 55 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 52, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Yorke Peninsula - North has recorded an average of approximately 55 new residential approvals annually, totaling 275 approved dwellings over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 48 during FY-26 so far. Given that only 0.8 people per year moved to the area for every constructed dwelling during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the supply of housing matches or exceeds demand, offering buyers more options and supporting the possibility of population growth exceeding projections. The average estimated construction cost for these new homes is $268,000.
Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $14.3 million during this financial year, showing a moderate level of business development. Relative to Rest of SA, Yorke Peninsula - North registers approximately 67% of the building activity per capita, placing it in the 77th percentile of assessed areas nationwide. Furthermore, all recent building activity has focused on detached dwellings, maintaining the low-density character of the area and appealing to buyers seeking extra space. The area exhibits low-density characteristics, with roughly 161 people per individual dwelling approval. Looking forward, Yorke Peninsula - North is projected to add 428 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Considering current construction trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling population growth to surpass existing forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Yorke Peninsula - North
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AreaSearch tracks 73 current infrastructure and development projects close to Yorke Peninsula - North, worth an estimated $19.3 billion. 31 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, planning initiatives, and major developments can significantly affect regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 3 projects that are expected to impact the area. The key developments of interest are Riverbend Port Hughes, The Dunes Port Hughes, Kulpara Quarry Operations, and the SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program, with details provided on those of greatest relevance.
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Riverbend Port Hughes
Masterplanned over 170.6ha to deliver about 460 over-50s lifestyle homes with an aged care precinct, community hub, boutique hotel, and local retail amenities. Rolled out in stages over 15 years, with the first stage of 30 homes planned. Currently facing delays due to water supply issues between the developer and SA Water.
The Dunes Port Hughes
An 80-hectare coastal land development nestled between the turquoise waters of Port Hughes and a Greg Norman designed golf course. The development features a variety of lots, including those with golf course frontage and sea views.
Moonta Bay Lifestyle Estate
Over-50s land lease lifestyle estate by Gannon Lifestyle Communities at Moonta Bay. The masterplanned community is being delivered in stages and will comprise about 195 detached homes together with a completed clubhouse, indoor pool, gym and resort style community facilities. New home sites continue to be released and sold as construction progresses.
Kulpara Quarry Operations
Operational hard rock quarry supplying aggregates, sands and road base across Yorke Peninsula, Northern Adelaide and the Mid North. The site operates under Extractive Minerals Leases EML 6074, EML 6179 and EML 6180, with extended operating hours approved in 2022 to meet major project demand. Products service civil, construction and domestic markets via Hallett Group/Hallett Resources.
Kadina Wastewater Lagoons Relining
Copper Coast Council project to reline two wastewater treatment lagoons (Lagoons 2 and 3) at Kadina to meet EPA compliance requirements. Works included dewatering, shaping and compacting, adding a sand layer, installing HDPE plastic liners, pressure testing, and installation of pipe penetration sealing bands. Both lagoons were fully lined and pressure tested by 16 June 2025, with backfilling of anchor trenches and commissioning anticipated in July 2025, finalising the project.
Walter Road Swale Drain
Creation of a new swale drain to capture stormwater runoff from the road and improve the intersection of Walter and Downer Road. The project involved the installation of rocks and delineator posts.
Lawrence Street Footpath & STEDs Program
Ongoing program to install new footpaths and a new sewer line along Lawrence Street, connecting to the Newtown Playground toilet upgrade. The project also includes a new sewer line to collect sewer from 19 allotments along Lawrence Street and 6 on Drain Road.
Kadina Town Centre Redevelopment (Kadina Hub)
A major redevelopment of the Kadina CBD to modernize the town center, improve amenities and access, and create a relaxed, cosmopolitan feel. The project aims to promote local business and solidify Kadina's role as the commercial hub of the region.
2,978 residents of Yorke Peninsula - North are employed, from a labour force of 3,167. Unemployment sits at 6.0%, with participation at 47.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce in Yorke Peninsula - North is balanced between white and blue collar jobs across a variety of sectors, showing a 6.0% unemployment rate and an estimated 3.8% growth in employment over the past year. In March 2026, 2,978 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 0.5% higher than the 5.5% rate recorded in Regional SA. Workforce participation is notably lower at 47.8% compared to 58.4% in Regional SA. Census data indicates that a moderate 17.9% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The region shows a high concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with employment rates in this sector reaching 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing is less prominent, employing 5.4% of the Yorke Peninsula - North workforce compared to 9.3% in Regional SA. The comparison between the resident workforce and the local working population suggests that local job opportunities are limited. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the year ending March 2026, employment grew by 3.8% and the labour force increased by 3.4%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional SA saw employment grow by 1.2%, the labour force rise by 2.6%, and the unemployment rate increase by 1.4 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional context regarding potential future demand in Yorke Peninsula - North. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce profile to model growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests that employment in Yorke Peninsula - North would increase by 5.0% over five years and 11.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not account for local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Yorke Peninsula - North is $1,003 a week (about $52,000 a year), with median personal income at $555 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,181 a year against an average of $64,414. The average runs 43% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the Yorke Peninsula - North SA2 are lower than the national average, with a median of $45,181 and an average of $64,414. This is in contrast to Regional SA, where the median income is $48,920 and the average is $58,933. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be around $49,776 for the median and $70,965 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Yorke Peninsula - North were all situated between the 3rd and 7th percentiles nationally.
Regarding the distribution of income, the largest group consists of 31.6% of residents (2,481 people) in the $400 - 799 bracket, whereas regionally the largest group is 27.5% in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. The high proportion of lower-income earners, with 40.8% receiving under $800/week, points to tight household budgets for many in the community. Although housing expenses are low with residents retaining 91.0% of their income, total disposable income sits in the 8th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Yorke Peninsula - North had 3,147 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 1% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 58% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,000 a month. Rent absorbs 19.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing structure in Yorke Peninsula - North consisted of 93.2% houses and 6.9% other dwellings, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or alternative options, compared to Regional SA which recorded 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Yorke Peninsula - North was significantly higher than the Regional SA average at 58.3%, while the remaining homes were mortgaged (22.8%) or rented (18.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,000 was much lower than the Regional SA average of $1,153, and the median weekly rent of $200 was below the regional figure of $220.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Yorke Peninsula - North are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Yorke Peninsula - North counted 3,147 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,314 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 40% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 65.0%, which is composed of couples without children at 40.3%, couples with children at 18.1%, and single parent households at 5.8%. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.0%, consisting of lone persons at 33.3% and group households at 1.7%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Regional SA average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.2% of adults in Yorke Peninsula - North hold a university qualification, including 8.8% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 95% of areas nationally. A further 30.5% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,046 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 947 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels present a challenge for the area, as the university qualification rate of 11.2% is considerably lower than the national average of 30.4%. This situation highlights a key area for targeted educational strategies. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.8%, with postgraduate degrees at 1.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 39.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (30.5%). A significant proportion of the population, specifically 22.2%, is enrolled in formal education.
This group includes 10.4% in primary schools, 6.5% in secondary schools, and 1.5% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Yorke Peninsula - North means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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56.6% of residents in Yorke Peninsula - North report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments indicate that Yorke Peninsula - North faces considerable challenges, based on mortality statistics and chronic illness rates compiled by AreaSearch, with notable health issues observed across both older and younger demographics. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 51% of the population (~4,020 people), compared to 48.9% in Regional SA. The most prevalent medical conditions recorded among residents are arthritis (13.7%) and asthma (8.5%), while 56.6% reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 62.5% in Regional SA. The working-age population shows high rates of chronic health issues.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 38.3% of the population (3,008 people), which is higher than the Regional SA average of 27.1%. Health profiles for these older residents present challenges, with national rankings for health issues being higher than those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Yorke Peninsula - North is largely Australian-born, at 91.0% of residents, with 1.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.9%) and Australian (34.5%). 3.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Yorke Peninsula - North exhibits lower cultural diversity indicators, with citizens representing 91.6% of the population, Australian-born residents making up 91.0%, and 98.2% of households speaking English only. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 53.7% of the population, which is higher than the 45.2% average across Regional SA. English (34.9%), Australian (34.5%), and German (8.0%) are the three most common ancestries reported by residents in Yorke Peninsula - North. There are also specific differences in representation, with Australian Aboriginal residents making up 3.8% of the population in Yorke Peninsula - North, compared to 3.3% across the wider region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Yorke Peninsula - North is 57, older than 98% of areas nationally. 13.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Yorke Peninsula - North is 57 years, which is older than the Regional SA average of 47 years and the national average of 38 years. Relative to Regional SA, the 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 19.9% locally, while the 15 - 24 age bracket is underrepresented at 6.9%. The local concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is significantly higher than the national average of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 11.2% to 14.6%, whereas the 55 to 64 bracket has decreased from 17.4% to 15.2%.
Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate major changes in the age profile, with the 85+ cohort expected to rise by 318 people (104%), increasing from 306 to 625. Seniors aged 65+ are expected to account for 83% of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend, while the 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Yorke Peninsula - North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 167 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,458 at the 2021 Census → 7,853 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (405041127). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.