South Australia · Suburb Profile
Yelta SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Yelta, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Yelta SA is 21 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yelta is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Yelta has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Yelta has a population density of 17.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Yelta is England. The most common religion is No Religion (83% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yelta is $1,517.
There were 1 recorded offences in Yelta in 2024-25, a rate of 48 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).
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Yelta Population
Yelta Median Income & Rent
Yelta Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Yelta Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Yelta Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Yelta Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Yelta Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Yelta Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Yelta Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Yelta Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Yelta Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Yelta Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Yelta Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Yelta Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Yelta Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Yelta Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Yelta Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Yelta Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Yelta Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Yelta Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Yelta Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Yelta Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Yelta When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Yelta Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Yelta Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Yelta Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Yelta Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yelta
What is the population of Yelta SA?
The population of Yelta SA is 21 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 17.6 people per km².
What is the median income in Yelta?
The median personal income in Yelta SA is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $350 per week.Family income is $1,024 per week.
What are mortgage repayments in Yelta?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yelta SA is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Yelta?
The median age in Yelta SA is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Yelta a good suburb to live in?
Yelta is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 21.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 41685. All dollar figures in AUD.