Yongala SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Yongala SA is 67 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yongala is $439 per week ($22,828 per year). Median rent in Yongala is $200 per week ($867 per month). Yongala has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Yongala has a population density of 3.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yongala is $888.

There were 2 recorded offences in Yongala in 2025-26, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Yongala Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Yongala Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$439/wk
$22,828 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$888/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Yongala Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (34) Female 48.5% (32)

Population Density

3.5
people per km²
67 people · 18.9 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,083
Family income/wk

Yongala Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Yongala Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 9 dwellings

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

Yongala Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Yongala Religion

No Religion
51.7%
Catholic
15.0%
Uniting Church
11.7%
Anglican
10.0%
Not stated
6.7%
Baptist
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Yongala Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.9%

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

Yongala Employment

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Employed full-time
14.9% 7 people
Employed part-time
6.4% 3 people
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Not in labour force
78.7% 37 people

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

Yongala Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
56.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.1%
Bachelor Degree
17.4%

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

Yongala Occupation

Professionals
58.3%
Managers
41.7%

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

Yongala Field of Study

Education
100.0%

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

Yongala Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Yongala Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
15.4%
$650-$799/wk
15.4%
$800-$999/wk
15.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
23.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
19.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Yongala Marital Status

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Married
52.6% 30
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Divorced
5.3% 3
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Widowed
5.3% 3
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Never married
36.8% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Yongala Ancestry

English
31.2%
Australian
30.1%
Scottish
14.0%
Irish
8.6%
German
5.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.3%
Italian
3.2%
Other
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Yongala School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
57.1%
Vocational Education
42.9%

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

Yongala Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
9.5% 12
No need for assistance
90.5% 114

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

Yongala Volunteering

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Volunteer
38.6% 22
Not a volunteer
61.4% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Yongala Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
50.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Yongala How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.6%
Did not go to work
21.4%

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

Yongala Car Ownership

1 vehicle
36.0%
2 vehicles
24.0%
3 vehicles
28.0%
4+ vehicles
12.0%

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

Yongala Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
18.8%
3 bedrooms
37.5%
4 bedrooms
43.8%

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

Yongala Population Mobility

6.6%
moved in the last year
23.1%
moved in the last 5 years
15.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
31.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Yongala Indigenous Population

3.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
104
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Yongala Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Diabetes
6
Arthritis
5
Lung condition
3

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

Yongala Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
11.8%
$300-$399/wk
26.5%
$400-$499/wk
38.2%
$650-$799/wk
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Yongala Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.5%
Couple — no children under 15
25.6%
Couple — children under 15
20.9%
One parent — children under 15
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Yongala Military Service

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Previously served
9.4% 6
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Never served
90.6% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Yongala Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 6
Did not provide
88.9% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Yongala Children Ever Born

3 children
66.7%
4 children
33.3%

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

Yongala When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3

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

Yongala Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.2%
5–14 hours
22.0%
15–29 hours
20.3%
30+ hours
16.9%
Did not do domestic work
30.5%

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

Yongala Household Size

1 person
31.0%
2 persons
34.5%
3 persons
13.8%
4 persons
10.3%
5 persons
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Yongala Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Yongala Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Assault
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Yongala Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $833/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.0%

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

If you earn X in Yongala

≈ $3,610/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $633/wk
Rent share 24.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Yongala vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yongala

What is the population of Yongala SA?

The population of Yongala SA is 67 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Yongala?

The median personal income in Yongala SA is $439 per week, or $22,828 per year.The median household income is $833 per week.Family income is $1,083 per week.

How much is rent in Yongala?

Median rent in Yongala SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 24.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Yongala?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yongala SA is $888. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Yongala?

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

Is Yongala a good suburb to live in?

Yongala is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 67.The median income is $439/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.0% 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: 41687. All dollar figures in AUD.