Yacka
SA 5470 • South Australia
About Yacka
Yacka is a small town in the Mid North of South Australia, situated in the shallow valley of the Broughton River along the Horrocks Highway, approximately 176 kilometres north of Adelaide and 40 kilometres northwest of Clare. With a population of around 147 residents, Yacka occupies a large locality of over 180 square kilometres within the Northern Areas Council. The town was established in 1869 and sits amid gently undulating farmland and pastured countryside characteristic of the region.
Life in Yacka revolves around agriculture and rural community ties, with the surrounding district supporting grain farming and grazing enterprises. The town is well placed as a stopover between Clare Valley wineries to the south and the wide open spaces of the Mid North to the north. Residents enjoy a quiet, close-knit lifestyle typical of small South Australian rural towns, with Clare providing access to broader services and amenities.
Yacka falls under postcode 5470 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Frome electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Drive via Horrocks Highway/Main North Road through Clare
Rural town; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Parks & Reserves
There is 1 park or reserve in Yacka.