South Australia · Suburb Profile

Yacka SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Yacka SA is 147 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yacka is $584 per week ($30,368 per year). Median rent in Yacka is $150 per week ($650 per month). Yacka has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Yacka has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yacka is $737.

There were 1 recorded offences in Yacka in 2024-25, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Yacka Population

residents (Census 2021)

Yacka Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$584/wk

$30,368 per year

#7317 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$737/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Yacka Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.1% (80) Female 45.9% (68)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

147 people · 180.8 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,775

Family income/wk

Yacka Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Yacka Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

74.5% 35 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.5% 12 dwellings

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

Yacka Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Yacka Religion

No Religion

47.7%

Catholic

13.3%

Uniting Church

9.4%

Anglican

8.6%

Not stated

8.6%

Christian (other)

6.3%

Lutheran

3.9%

Baptist

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Yacka Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

31.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.9%

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

Yacka Employment

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Employed full-time

30.2% 35 people

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Employed part-time

18.1% 21 people

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Not in labour force

51.7% 60 people

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

Yacka Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.2%

Bachelor Degree

16.4%

Postgraduate Degree

9.1%

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

Yacka Occupation

Managers

50.0%

Labourers

25.0%

Professionals

14.3%

Clerical & Administrative

10.7%

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

Yacka Field of Study

Engineering

56.5%

Society & Culture

17.4%

Agriculture & Environment

13.0%

Management & Commerce

13.0%

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

Yacka Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Yacka Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

24.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

17.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Yacka Marital Status

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Married

44.6% 58

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Divorced

16.2% 21

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Widowed

3.8% 5

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Never married

35.4% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Yacka Ancestry

English

37.4%

Australian

35.1%

Irish

8.0%

German

6.3%

Scottish

5.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.0%

Dutch

2.3%

Other

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Yacka School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.1%

Primary — Catholic

21.1%

Secondary — Government

21.1%

Vocational Education

15.8%

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

Yacka Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.3% 20

✅

No need for assistance

92.7% 255

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

Yacka Volunteering

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Volunteer

29.3% 36

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Not a volunteer

70.7% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Yacka Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

36.4%

$300-$449/mo

36.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Yacka How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.1%

Did not go to work

12.5%

Walked only

10.4%

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

Yacka Car Ownership

1 vehicle

33.9%

2 vehicles

37.3%

3 vehicles

15.3%

4+ vehicles

13.6%

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

Yacka Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.9%

2 bedrooms

20.6%

3 bedrooms

51.5%

4 bedrooms

10.3%

5 bedrooms

11.8%

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

Yacka Population Mobility

5.7%

moved in the last year

23.3%

moved in the last 5 years

1.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Yacka Indigenous Population

3.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

251

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Yacka Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

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

Yacka Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

2.8%

$150-$299/wk

14.2%

$300-$399/wk

16.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

8.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Yacka Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.6%

Couple — no children under 15

26.4%

Couple — children under 15

25.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.7%

One parent — children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Yacka Military Service

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Previously served

3.3% 4

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Never served

96.7% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Yacka Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.1% 18

—

Did not provide

84.9% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Yacka Children Ever Born

2 children

13.6%

3 children

72.7%

4 children

13.6%

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

Yacka When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Yacka Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.4%

5–14 hours

25.2%

15–29 hours

27.9%

30+ hours

17.1%

Did not do domestic work

15.3%

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

Yacka Household Size

1 person

28.6%

2 persons

39.7%

3 persons

22.2%

4 persons

4.8%

5 persons

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Yacka Where Residents Moved From

Same address

132

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Yacka Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Yacka Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2022

2023

2024

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

Yacka Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,050/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.3%

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

If you earn X in Yacka

Your weekly income

≈ $4,550/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $900/wk

Rent share 14.3%

Yacka vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Pinkerton Plains

Pop: 74 Income: $949/wk Rent: $200/wk

Ramsay (SA)

Pop: 74 Income: $725/wk Rent: $220/wk

Beetaloo Valley

Pop: 75 Income: $825/wk Rent: $150/wk

Hampden (SA)

Pop: 75 Income: $439/wk Rent: $200/wk

Petersville

Pop: 75 Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk

Woolumbool

Pop: 75 Income: $1,028/wk Rent: $150/wk

Compare Yacka

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yacka

What is the population of Yacka SA?

The population of Yacka SA is 147 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Yacka is ranked #7,806 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Yacka?

The median personal income in Yacka SA is $584 per week, or $30,368 per year.The median household income is $1,050 per week.Family income is $1,775 per week.Yacka is ranked #7,317 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Yacka?

Median rent in Yacka SA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 14.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Yacka ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Yacka?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yacka SA is $737. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Yacka?

The median age in Yacka SA is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Yacka a good suburb to live in?

Yacka is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 147.The median income is $584/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41665. All dollar figures in AUD.