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Yankalilla, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Yankalilla is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 895. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
895 Population 1/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$16,799 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$16,799 median income, 8.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population895
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$16,799
Per Capita$16,799
Unemployment8.6%

Housing

D
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership80.8%
Housing Units358

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Population895
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Coordinates-35.4571°, 138.3498°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (677 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,799
Median Age58.0 years

About Yankalilla

Yankalilla is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 895. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Yankalilla has a population of 895 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

895
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above Australia avg
832.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yankalilla vs Australia Average

The median household income in Yankalilla is $16,799, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,799 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $323, 77% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 85 business establishments.

Income: Yankalilla vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,799
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,799
Avg Weekly Wage$323

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)85

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yankalilla is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 80.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 358 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.8%
Owner-Occupied80.8%
Renter-Occupied19.2%
Housing Units358

Property Tax

Climate in Yankalilla

Yankalilla has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.8°C), the coldest is Jul (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 833 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 13.8° / 23.8° 29.2
Feb 18.2°C / 65°F 13.7° / 22.8° 35.2
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 13.5° / 21.7° 35.0
Apr 14.9°C / 59°F 11.4° / 18.4° 61.2
May 12.4°C / 54°F 9.8° / 15° 98.0
Jun 10°C / 50°F 7.6° / 12.4° 138.7
Jul 9.4°C / 49°F 7.1° / 11.7° 109.0
Aug 9.8°C / 50°F 7.1° / 12.6° 103.9
Sep 11.4°C / 53°F 8° / 14.7° 88.4
Oct 13.4°C / 56°F 9.2° / 17.5° 56.7
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 11° / 20.5° 36.9
Dec 17.4°C / 63°F 12.3° / 22.4° 40.3
Yankalilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-35.4571°N, 138.3498°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 61 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 89 km
Oct 27, 1995 69 km WSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.8 133 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 56 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 94 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 55 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 142 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 56 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 27 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 10 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 KANGAROO ISLAND Earthquake 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
February 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 65°F (19°C) 1.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
July 51°F (10°C) 4.4 in Coldest, Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
December 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in

Yankalilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 51°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Yankalilla

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Lofty 88.9 AAC 24 kbps

Museums in Yankalilla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
James Bassett School-National Trust
Willunga Courthouse National Trust Museum
Willunga Slate National Trust Museum

Libraries in Yankalilla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aldinga Library0.0
Aldinga Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Yankalilla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Myponga Markets
Willunga Farmers Market

Restaurants in Yankalilla

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mare Bello

Breweries in Yankalilla

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kick Back Brewery
Smiling Samoyed Brewery

Airports Near Yankalilla

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
Adelaide Parafield AirportSmall Airport
Aldinga AirportSmall Airport
Aldinga private airstripSmall Airport
Cherry Gardens AirstripSmall Airport
Claremont AirbaseSmall Airport
Goolwa AirportSmall Airport
Hindmarsh International AirportSmall Airport
Hindmarsh Island private stripSmall Airport
Huntfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Penneshaw AirportPEASmall Airport
Strathalbyn AirportSmall Airport
Woodside AirstripSmall Airport
Yorketown AirportORRSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yankalilla

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
JesusCo.
Uniting Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yankalilla

What is the population of Yankalilla?

Yankalilla has a population of 895 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yankalilla expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,799, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Yankalilla?

Yankalilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches.

How is the job market in Yankalilla?

The job market in Yankalilla faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $323. There are 85 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yankalilla?

The median home value in Yankalilla is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 80.8%.

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