Yorke Peninsula - North
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Yorke Peninsula - North reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Yorke Peninsula - North's population was around 7,958 as of November 2025, reflecting a 6.7% increase since the 2021 Census which reported 7,458 people. This change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 7,719 in June 2024 and an additional 119 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 2.2 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, ending in 2025, Yorke Peninsula - North showed a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%, outperforming non-metro areas. Interstate migration contributed approximately 91.3% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are used, based on 2021 data and adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. By 2041, Yorke Peninsula - North is projected to increase by just below the median of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, gaining approximately 520 persons over the 17 years, representing a total growth of 3.5%.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Yorke Peninsula - North when compared nationally

Yorke Peninsula - North averaged approximately 55 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, totaling 275 homes. In FY-26, there have been 19 approvals so far. The average population growth per dwelling built in the area during these years was around 0.9 people.

This suggests that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering greater buyer choice and potential for population growth beyond projections. The average construction cost value of new homes being built is approximately $268,000. In FY-26, there have been $14.3 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development in the area.

Compared to Rest of SA, Yorke Peninsula - North records about 66% of building activity per person and ranks among the 76th percentile nationally when measured against other areas assessed. The recent building activity in Yorke Peninsula - North consists entirely of detached dwellings, preserving its low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 160 people per dwelling approval, it shows characteristics of a growth area. Looking ahead to 2041, the area is expected to grow by approximately 281 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Yorke Peninsula - North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

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Employment conditions in Yorke Peninsula - North face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Yorke Peninsula - North has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of 6.5% as of June 2025. There are 2,894 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 1.9% higher than Rest of SA's rate of 4.6%.

Workforce participation lags at 44.4%, compared to Rest of SA's 54.1%. Dominant employment sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Agriculture, forestry & fishing is particularly strong with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level. Manufacturing is under-represented at 5.4%, compared to Rest of SA's 9.3%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force increased by 0.1% while employment decreased by 2.0%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 2.0 percentage points. Rest of SA recorded an employment decline of 1.2%, labour force growth of 0.1%, with unemployment rising 1.2 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yorke Peninsula - North's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.0% over five years and 11.4% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Yorke Peninsula - North is below the national average. The median assessed income is $44,030 and the average income stands at $56,551. This contrasts with Rest of SA's figures of a median income of $46,889 and an average income of $56,582. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $49,679 (median) and $63,806 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Yorke Peninsula - North all fall between the 3rd and 7th percentiles nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 31.6% of locals (2,514 people) with incomes between $400 and $799 weekly, unlike trends in the region where 27.5% fall within the $1,500 to $2,999 range. Lower income households are notably prevalent, with 40.8% earning below $800 weekly, indicating affordability pressures for many residents. While housing costs are modest with 91.0% of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just the 8th percentile nationally.

Yorke Peninsula - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Yorke Peninsula - North, as evaluated at the Census conducted on 28 August 2016, comprised 93.2% houses and 6.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro SA had 93.3% houses and 6.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yorke Peninsula - North was at 58.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (22.8%) or rented (18.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $200. Nationally, Yorke Peninsula - North's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, reported as of 30 June 2021, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375 for the same period.

Yorke Peninsula - North features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 65.0% of all households, including 18.1% couples with children, 40.3% couples without children, and 5.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 35.0%, comprising 33.3% lone person households and 1.7% group households. The median household size is 2.1 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of South Africa.

Yorke Peninsula - North faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 11.2%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 39.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (30.5%).

A substantial 22.2% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 10.4% in primary, 6.5% in secondary, and 1.5% in tertiary education. As of 2021, there are six schools operating within Yorke Peninsula - North, educating approximately 1,046 students. The educational mix includes one primary school and five K-12 schools.

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Health performance in Yorke Peninsula - North is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Yorke Peninsula - North faces significant health challenges with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Approximately 48% (~3,819 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (13.7%) and asthma (8.5%). Around 56.6% report no medical ailments, similar to the Rest of SA's 56.0%. The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 37.5% (2,981 people), compared to Rest of SA's 36.2%.

The latest Census data sees Yorke Peninsula - North placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Yorke Peninsula-North has a cultural diversity index below average. Its population comprises 91.6% citizens, 91.0% born in Australia, and 98.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, with 53.7% of people adhering to it, compared to 48.3% across Rest of SA.

The top three ancestry groups are English (34.9%), Australian (34.5%), and German (8.0%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation is higher at 3.8%, compared to the regional average of 2.6%.

Yorke Peninsula - North ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Yorke Peninsula - North's median age is 57 years, which is significantly older than Rest of SA's 47 and the national average of 38 years. The 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented at 19.5% locally compared to the Rest of SA average, while the 15-24 year-olds are under-represented at 6.6%. This concentration of the 65-74 age group is well above the national average of 9.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 11.2% to 14.1% of the population, while the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 17.4% to 15.9%. By 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Yorke Peninsula - North's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to surge dramatically, expanding by 335 people (110%) from 304 to 640. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 87% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 5-14 and 25-34 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.