Whyte Yarcowie SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Whyte Yarcowie, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Whyte Yarcowie SA is 50 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Whyte Yarcowie is $537 per week ($27,924 per year). Median rent in Whyte Yarcowie is $150 per week ($650 per month). Whyte Yarcowie has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Whyte Yarcowie has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whyte Yarcowie is $555.

There were 4 recorded offences in Whyte Yarcowie in 2024-25, a rate of 80 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (3 offences).

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Whyte Yarcowie Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Whyte Yarcowie Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$537/wk
$27,924 per year
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$555/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Whyte Yarcowie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (27) Female 49.1% (26)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
50 people · 186.0 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Whyte Yarcowie Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Whyte Yarcowie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
38.5% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
61.5% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Whyte Yarcowie Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Religion

No Religion
44.7%
Not stated
27.7%
Catholic
14.9%
Othr Protestnt
6.4%
Uniting Church
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Employment

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Employed full-time
17.2% 5 people
Employed part-time
34.5% 10 people
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Not in labour force
48.3% 14 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Certificate I/II
28.6%
Bachelor Degree
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Occupation

Managers
30.0%
Professionals
20.0%
Community & Personal Service
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.0%
Labourers
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Whyte Yarcowie Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
36.8%
Education
26.3%
Health
21.1%
Engineering
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Marital Status

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Married
33.3% 14
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Separated
14.3% 6
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Divorced
9.5% 4
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Never married
42.9% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Ancestry

English
38.3%
Australian
31.7%
German
10.0%
Scottish
8.3%
Irish
6.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
9.1% 9
No need for assistance
90.9% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Volunteering

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Volunteer
36.1% 13
Not a volunteer
63.9% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.9%
Did not go to work
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Car Ownership

1 vehicle
27.3%
2 vehicles
72.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
69.2%
4 bedrooms
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
7.9%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
48.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Indigenous Population

10.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
9
Indigenous residents
78
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer
5
Arthritis
4
Mental health
3
Stroke
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
8.8%
$300-$399/wk
8.8%
$400-$499/wk
17.6%
$650-$799/wk
29.4%
$800-$999/wk
14.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
20.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
65.6%
Couple — no children
25.0%
Couple — no children under 15
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
36.1% 13
Did not provide
63.9% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Children Ever Born

1 child
33.3%
2 children
20.0%
3 children
26.7%
4 children
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.3%
5–14 hours
40.0%
15–29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
8.6%
Did not do domestic work
22.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Household Size

1 person
32.1%
2 persons
14.3%
3 persons
32.1%
4 persons
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Whyte Yarcowie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Other Against Person
3
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2023
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Whyte Yarcowie Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,374/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Whyte Yarcowie

≈ $5,954/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,224/wk
Rent share 10.9%

Whyte Yarcowie vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whyte Yarcowie

What is the population of Whyte Yarcowie SA?

The population of Whyte Yarcowie SA is 50 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Whyte Yarcowie?

The median personal income in Whyte Yarcowie SA is $537 per week, or $27,924 per year.The median household income is $1,374 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Whyte Yarcowie?

Median rent in Whyte Yarcowie SA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 10.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Whyte Yarcowie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whyte Yarcowie SA is $555. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Whyte Yarcowie?

The median age in Whyte Yarcowie SA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Whyte Yarcowie a good suburb to live in?

Whyte Yarcowie is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 50.The median income is $537/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41591. All dollar figures in AUD.