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South Australia · Postcode 5126
Yatala Vale postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 20 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Yatala Vale at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
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.
Where Yatala Vale ranks: household income is in the top 10% of SA suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in SA; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Yatala Vale vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Yatala Vale | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,531 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $370 +SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,800 +SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 49 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ≈SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
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.
Postcode 5126 covers Yatala Vale, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 20 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - North region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Tea Tree Gully.
According to the 2021 Census, Yatala Vale has a population of 260 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $2,531, above the SA average. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. The Indigenous population is 4 (1.5% of residents).
Housing in Yatala Vale includes a median weekly rent of $370, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800, with 88 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 96.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Yatala Vale scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Yatala Vale is part of the Tea Tree Gully statistical area in South Australia.
Yatala Vale details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5126 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 260 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,531/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $844/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $370 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,800 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Population Density | 163/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 88 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -34.7948475 |
| Longitude | 138.7417347 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 20 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - North |
| Area (SA3) | Tea Tree Gully |
| Local Government | Tea Tree Gully |
| Federal Electorate | Makin |
| State Electorate | Wright |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 44 (16.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 25 (9.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 43 (16.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 82 (31.5%) |
| 65+ years | 73 (28.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 23 (8.8%) |
| Asthma | 17 (6.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 11 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 11 (4.2%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (3.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 3 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 9 (11.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 32 (39.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 40 (49.4%) |
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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.