Barossa - Yorke - Mid North

The population of Barossa - Yorke - Mid North in 2021 was 116,963. The population is forecast to grow by 20,154 persons to reach 137,117 in 2046. This accounts for 5.4% of South Australia's population growth over the next 25 years.

• The number of dwellings in Barossa - Yorke - Mid North is forecast to grow from 62,750 in 2021 to 75,239 in 2046, an additional 12,489 dwellings.
• Light SA2 and Nurioopta SA2 hold the lion's share of population growth over the forecast period, accounting for 16% (3,221) and 15% (3,045) respectively. Following the northern Adelaide growth front, these regions are currently the backstop to Adelaide's urban sprawl.
• The region's dwelling growth is spread relatively evenly throughout the SA2, with Nurioopta SA2, Light SA2, and Moonta SA2 contributing over 1,400 dwellings each, accounting for 33% of the region's total dwelling growth.
• No SA2s are forecast to decline in population over the forecast period, with the smallest growth forecast in Goyder SA2.

Read on below for charts, maps and tables sharing the forecast results at SA2 geography. 

Barossa - Yorke - Mid North South Australian SA4 is made up of 19 SA2s, and is situated directly to the North of the Adelaide - North SA4, the state's largest growth front. Following Main North Road, the region climbs directly upwards through Gilbert Valley, flowing West down the Yorke Peninsula, and ending as North as Mount Remarkable. 

The region's most significant population centre is Port Pirie, the third corner of Australia's historic 'Iron Triangle' spanning throughout the Spencer Gulf. Although slowing in population growth, the region plays a significant role in the mining and trade of precious metals in Australia. Towards the south, population congregates around our world famous wine regions, including Clare and Barossa Valley. These areas are experiencing growth from aging populations closer to the city beginning to shift outwards, along with new families looking further away from the city for more space.

In terms of transport, the passenger railway ends in Gawler North, meaning areas other than the most southern towns of the region rely heavily on private transportation.

The following forecast information is for the Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region.

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