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Yorke Peninsula - South has an estimated 4,569 residents, up from 4,142 at the 2021 Census — a change of 427 people, or 10.3%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. 110 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 94.4% 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Yorke Peninsula - South is estimated to be 4,569 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 427 residents (10.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 4,142 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 4,489 alongside 110 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2.0 persons per square kilometer, which represents a spacious living environment. The 10.3% population growth in Yorke Peninsula - South since the 2021 Census outpaced the Rest of SA (5.9%) and the broader SA4 region, establishing it as a primary growth corridor.
This upward trend was mostly generated by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 94.4% of the population increase in recent times. ABS and Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In instances where SA2 data is unavailable, or for periods extending past 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket published by the SA State Government in 2023 (using 2021 data) are applied, adjusted through a weighted aggregation of population growth from the LGA to the SA2 tier. Future demographic outlooks suggest growth trailing just below the median for national regional zones, with projections indicating the local population will rise by 392 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 6.8% expansion over 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
279 new dwellings have been approved in Yorke Peninsula - South over the past five years, an average of 55 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 49 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 43, 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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An average of approximately 55 residential building approvals has been recorded annually in Yorke Peninsula - South, summing to 279 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 40 approvals registered. With an average influx of 1.2 new residents per year per approved home over the past 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25), demand matches supply closely to sustain a stable market, while the average estimated construction cost for these new dwellings is $272,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals total $4.7 million for the current financial year, highlighting that the region is predominantly residential.
Compared with the Rest of SA, development activity in Yorke Peninsula - South is slightly elevated (tracking 21.0% higher than the regional average per person over the 5 year timeframe), which ensures choices for buyers while maintaining existing property valuations. This rate sits substantially above the national benchmark, demonstrating significant developer interest. In addition, all recent construction projects have focused on standalone houses, preserving the classic low-density layout and emphasizing spacious family properties. With a ratio of approximately 81 people for every residential approval, Yorke Peninsula - South displays the traits of an expanding area. Demographic forecasts point to Yorke Peninsula - South gaining 312 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Looking at established building patterns, the incoming supply of housing is set to easily satisfy this demand, presenting favorable buying opportunities and potentially paving the way for population gains that outstrip current estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 57 current infrastructure and development projects close to Yorke Peninsula - South, worth an estimated $4.58 billion. 15 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, sports & recreation and residential development. 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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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and planning updates can significantly affect the performance of an area. AreaSearch has identified 0 projects expected to impact this locality. Notable initiatives include the SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program, the SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28, the South Australian Regional Bulk Port Development, and the South Australian Road Network Maintenance, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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Emu Bay Housing Development
Planned residential development at Emu Bay, facilitated by the release of additional, suitably located land. The aim is to accommodate new residents and holidaymakers while preserving the area's characteristic coastal charm.
KI Health Service Master Plan
A master plan that has been implemented to provide greater capacity and healthcare services to the Kangaroo Island community, improving health outcomes and access to medical facilities across the island.
Boxer Road Quarry
A mining lease for extractive materials (Basalt) covering approximately 46.34 hectares, operated by A & G Willson Earthmovers (SA) Pty Ltd. The quarry provides essential raw materials for construction and other industries.
Seaview Motel Renovation and Expansion
Renovation and expansion of the heritage-listed Seaview Motel, which includes reinstating the 100-seat restaurant and adding 28 premium and 14 standard suites, new reception, back-of-house facilities, carparks, and landscaping. This project follows damage from a fire.
Kangaroo Island Wool Mill Retail and Commercial Buildings
Design and construction of new onsite retail and commercial buildings adjoining the Kangaroo Island Wool Mill. This project aims to centralise manufacturing and production operations with a mill, factory, and retail facilities all on one site.
Kingscote Town Centre Project
A revitalisation project for the Kingscote town centre, aimed at enhancing town spirit, increasing community engagement, and driving economic growth. Phase 1 works, which commenced in March 2022, include improved pedestrian access, widened and resurfaced footpaths, street planting, and new street furniture.
Cajetan Amadio Mixed Use Development (Dauncey Street, Kingscote)
A development-approved mixed-use project comprising a 110-room hotel with a private conference room and gym, two restaurants, a retail tenancy (cellar door), and a consulting tenancy. The design integrates an existing two-storey Local Heritage building with a new five-storey modern building.
Kingscote Jetty Upgrade
Upgrades and refurbishments to the Kingscote main jetty and nearby Fisherman's Wharf and Screw Pile jetties. This project ensured the long-term structural integrity of the jetties and delivered a safe and reliable amenity for the local community, extending the jetty's design life by 30 years. Works included the removal of infrastructure no longer required, such as the steel wharf, slipway, and redundant 'Ro-Ro' ramp.
1,689 residents of Yorke Peninsula - South are employed, from a labour force of 1,799. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 45.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.2% 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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A mix of blue-collar and white-collar occupations characterizes the workforce of Yorke Peninsula - South across multiple industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.1% and a estimated 4.6% rise in employment over the previous year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,689, which accompanied an unemployment rate 0.7% higher than the Regional SA average of 5.5%, while the participation rate of 45.5% fell well short of the 58.4% recorded across Regional SA. Census data indicated that a modest 14.8% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.
Local workers are predominantly employed in agriculture, forestry & fishing, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance. The region exhibits a distinct concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the proportion of jobs is 1.4 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, manufacturing is less prominent, accounting for 3.9% of jobs compared to the regional share of 9.3%. Comparing the count of local jobs at the Census against the size of the resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat restricted. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the year ending March 2026, the count of employed residents grew by 4.6% and the total labor force expanded by 3.5%, leading to a decrease of 1.1 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Regional SA registered a 1.2% rise in employment, a 2.6% increase in the labor force, and a 1.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding future workforce requirements in Yorke Peninsula - South. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these trajectories vary widely by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the current workforce mix in Yorke Peninsula - South suggests local employment could expand by 5.2% over five years and 11.5% over ten years, noting that this calculation is a basic weighted projection for illustration and excludes local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Yorke Peninsula - South is $891 a week (about $46,000 a year), with median personal income at $526 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,318 a year against an average of $55,470. 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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Based on the most recent postcode ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, the median income for taxpayers in the Yorke Peninsula - South SA2 is $42,318, with an average of $55,470. These figures sit below the national standard, comparing to a median of $48,920 and an average of $58,933 for Regional SA. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures for March 2026 reach approximately $46,622 for the median and $61,111 for the average. The 2021 Census indicated that personal, family, and household incomes in Yorke Peninsula - South all place between the 1st and 5th percentiles nationally.
Looking at the distribution, the $400 - 799 weekly income range is the most common, accounting for 33.5% of residents (1,530 people), which contrasts with the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 27.5%. The high proportion of lower-income earners (45.7% receiving less than $800 weekly) points to tight household budgets throughout the locality. Although residents retain 90.0% of their income due to low housing costs, total disposable income sits in the 4th national percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Yorke Peninsula - South had 1,812 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 59% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $986 a month. Rent absorbs 22.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.5%. 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 mix in Yorke Peninsula - South consisted of 96.1% detached houses and 3.9% alternative housing types like semi-detached homes, units, or other dwellings, compared to Regional SA where houses made up 88.5% and alternative dwellings comprised 11.5%. Home ownership rates in Yorke Peninsula - South stood at 58.6%, which was notably higher than Regional SA, while the remaining homes were under mortgage (24.3%) or occupied by tenants (17.1%). The median monthly payment for home loans was $986, which is lower than the Regional SA average, while the median weekly rent was $200, compared to Regional SA figures of $1,153 and $220 respectively.
In a national context, home loan repayments in Yorke Peninsula - South are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are significantly below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Yorke Peninsula - South counted 1,812 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,999 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 38% couples without children. 38% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 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 59.7%, which includes 15.4% couples with children, 37.8% couples without children, and 6.2% single parent households. The remaining 40.3% consists of non-family households, with single person households accounting for 38.2% and group shared homes representing 2.1%. The average household size of 2.0 individuals is lower than the Regional SA benchmark of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.8% of adults in Yorke Peninsula - South hold a university qualification, including 7.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 32.3% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 366 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 956 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 in the region presents a notable gap, as the university qualification rate of 9.8% is much lower than the national average of 30.4%, pointing to an area that could benefit from focused educational programs. Among residents with degrees, Bachelor degrees are most common at 7.1%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.5% and postgraduate degrees at 1.2%. Technical and trade qualifications are widely held, with 41.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (32.3%). A significant 20.2% of the local population is enrolled in a formal program of study.
Within this group, 9.2% are attending primary school, 6.0% are in secondary school, and 1.5% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Yorke Peninsula - South means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 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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55.8% of residents in Yorke Peninsula - South report no long-term health condition. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 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 profiles for Yorke Peninsula - South indicate outcomes below the national standard based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and the incidence of chronic illnesses, with various medical issues present in both younger and older demographic segments, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 47% (~2,165 people) relative to the national level of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the locality, affecting 14.9% and 8.3% of the population respectively, while 55.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 62.5% across Regional SA.
Chronic illness rates are elevated among the working-age cohort. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 37.9% of the local population (1,733 people), which is higher than the Regional SA average of 27.1%. Senior health profiles present challenges, though they generally align with national averages for this age group.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Yorke Peninsula - South is largely Australian-born, at 88.5% of residents, with 1.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.0%) and Australian (32.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Yorke Peninsula - South is lower than average, with citizens representing 90.5% of the community, 88.5% of residents born in Australia, and 98.2% using only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 49.6% of the population in Yorke Peninsula - South, compared to 45.2% across Regional SA. Regarding family ancestry, the most common backgrounds reported in Yorke Peninsula - South are English (36.0%), Australian (32.3%), and German (7.7%). There are also specific groups that show higher representation relative to regional patterns, such as Welsh backgrounds at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), French at 0.6% (compared to 0.3%), and Croatian at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Yorke Peninsula - South is 57, older than 98% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 14.3% 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 of 57 years in Yorke Peninsula - South is considerably higher than the Regional SA median of 47 and the national average of 38 years. The 65 - 74 age group is particularly large at 21.1% of the local population compared to regional averages, while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 6.8%. This local concentration of 65 - 74 year-olds is much higher than the national share of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 11.2% to 13.4%, and the 35 to 44 cohort rose from 7.4% to 9.2%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.2% to 8.5%, and the 55 to 64 bracket decreased from 19.8% to 18.1%. Looking to 2041, demographic projections point to major adjustments in the local age structure, with the 85+ cohort expected to grow by 171 people (107%) from 159 to 331. Seniors aged 65 and over are projected to account for 56% of overall population growth, reinforcing the aging trend, whereas the 15 to 24 and 65 to 74 groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Yorke Peninsula - South
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 — 110 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,142 at the 2021 Census → 4,569 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 (405041128). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.