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Yorke Peninsula

8,394 km²

Yorke Peninsula has seen steady growth and change over the last decade to become a diverse regional hub. It is a sprawling area where the landscape shapes how people live, making it far more car-dependent than most of South Australia. While the region supports a variety of industries, some groups face significant hurdles in education and employment. This creates a community of contrasts, blending rural openness with specific social challenges.

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First Nations

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There are 1,032 First Nations people here, with a typical age of 25, which is a little older than the national figure. This group faces tough economic conditions, with an unemployment rate of 16.7% and household incomes well below the Australian average.

1,032 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs SA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

26.9% Year 12 Here 26.9% SA 34.7% Aus 37.0%

16.7% Unemployment Here 16.7% SA 15.6% Aus 12.3%

$431 Median income Here $431 SA $487 Aus $540

$1,069 Household income Here $1,069 SA $1,282 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.7 that is far below the state average. Only 30.8% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and access to schools, health services, and groceries is much lower than in most of South Australia.

2.7 Walk score

2.9 Types ≤15 min