South Australia · Postcode 5431
Yalpara postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 271 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Yalpara at a glance vs SA
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Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Yalpara vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Yalpara | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 18 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Yalpara is a remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5431. It lies roughly 271 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Orroroo Carrieton.
According to the 2021 Census, Yalpara has a population of 6 with a median age of 18. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the SA average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Yalpara scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Yalpara is part of the Mid North statistical area in South Australia.
Yalpara details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5431 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 6 |
| Median Age | 18 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $187/week |
| Average Household Size | 5 persons |
| Area | 242.8 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Australian Citizens | 150.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -32.4997442 |
| Longitude | 138.8245171 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 271 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Mid North |
| Local Government | Orroroo Carrieton |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
| State Electorate | Stuart |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (66.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 5 (83.3%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (50.0%) |
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 3 (50.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.