Yelta
SA 5558 • South Australia
About Yelta
Yelta is a tiny rural locality within the Copper Coast Council area of the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, located adjacent to the historic mining town of Moonta. With a population of just 21 at the 2021 census across 1.2 square kilometres, it sits in the heart of the Copper Triangle — the historic copper mining district that drove South Australia's early economy. The locality is part of postcode 5558 and lies within the federal Division of Grey.
Yelta is essentially a rural fringe area adjoining Moonta, surrounded by farming country and remnant mining heritage. Residents have easy access to Moonta's services, heritage museums, and the popular Moonta Bay beach. The broader Copper Coast region is a popular holiday and retirement destination, known for its relaxed coastal lifestyle, heritage trail, and the annual Kernewek Lowender Cornish festival celebrating the area's mining heritage.
Yelta falls under postcode 5558 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narungga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- YP Coaches — Moonta to Kadina / Wallaroo 15 min to Kadina
Commute to Moonta
🛣️ Moonta is adjacent. Kadina (10 min) is the main service town. Adelaide is about 2.5 hours by car.
No local shops in Yelta itself, but Moonta's services are a very short drive.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Blanche Terrace