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Yorketown, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Yorketown is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 936. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
936 Population 1/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
16.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$19,165 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$19,165 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population936
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$19,165
Per Capita$19,165
Unemployment3.4%

Housing

B
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Ownership77.4%
Housing Units374

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain16.3 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population936
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates-35.0185°, 137.6049°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation16.3 inches (413 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,165
Median Age53.0 years

About Yorketown

Yorketown is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 936. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Yorketown has a population of 936 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age is 53.0 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

936
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
53.0yrs
Median Age
36% above Australia avg
832.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yorketown vs Australia Average

The median household income in Yorketown is $19,165, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,165 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $369, 74% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 89 business establishments.

Income: Yorketown vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,165
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,165
Avg Weekly Wage$369

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)89

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yorketown is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 77.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 374 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.4%
Owner-Occupied77.4%
Renter-Occupied22.6%
Housing Units374

Property Tax

Climate in Yorketown

Yorketown has an average annual temperature of 16.3°C (61°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.1°C), the coldest is Jul (11.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 381 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21°C / 70°F 16.8° / 25.3° 12.9
Feb 21.1°C / 70°F 17.2° / 25° 20.5
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 15.8° / 23.7° 21.6
Apr 17.3°C / 63°F 13.2° / 21.4° 27.6
May 14.7°C / 58°F 10.8° / 18.6° 46.8
Jun 12.4°C / 54°F 8.8° / 15.9° 50.6
Jul 11.2°C / 52°F 7.4° / 15.1° 43.8
Aug 11.5°C / 53°F 7.2° / 15.8° 45.9
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 8.6° / 17.8° 47.5
Oct 15.6°C / 60°F 10.6° / 20.5° 29.2
Nov 18°C / 64°F 13.3° / 22.6° 19.1
Dec 19.5°C / 67°F 14.9° / 24.1° 15.0
Yorketown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-35.0185°N, 137.6049°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 19, 2016 111 km WSW of Kingscote, Australia M4.5 145 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 113 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 145 km
Oct 27, 1995 69 km WSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.8 60 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 113 km
May 6, 1998 near the coast of South Australia M3.7 120 km
Mar 11, 2006 86 km W of Kingscote, Australia M3.5 120 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 12 km
Jul 17, 2006 55 km S of Cowell, Australia M3.4 112 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 97 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 139 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 116 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 132 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 80 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 90 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 36 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 0.6 in
February 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
September 56°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in

Yorketown has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 53°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.5").

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Museums in Yorketown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bublacowie Military Museum
Edithburgh Museum
Minlaton Museum-National Trust

Hotels in Yorketown

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Edithburgh Hotel
Warooka Hotel Motel
Yorke Hotel

Monuments in Yorketown

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clan Ranald Anchor
No. 5

Gas Stations in Yorketown

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Yorketown Fuel
Yorketown Tyre & Auto

Golf Courses in Yorketown

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Warooka Golf Club

Airports Near Yorketown

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kingscote AirportKGCMedium Airport
Ardrossan AirportSmall Airport
Maitland AirportSmall Airport
Minlaton AirportXMLSmall Airport
Penneshaw AirportPEASmall Airport
Yorketown AirportORRSmall Airport

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Shipwrecks
2
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Yorketown

What is the population of Yorketown?

Yorketown has a population of 936 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 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yorketown expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,165, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Yorketown?

Yorketown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches.

How is the job market in Yorketown?

Yorketown has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $369. There are 89 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yorketown?

The median home value in Yorketown is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563. The homeownership rate is 77.4%.

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