Chinaman Wells
SAChinaman Wells is a stable suburb in SA with 4 residents.
- SAL code
- 40252
- SA2
- 405041127
- Population
- 4
- LGA
- Yorke Peninsula
Chinaman Wells, SA had 4 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 2.9% growth over the last five years. The median resident age is 59. The median household income is $500 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $0 a month. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?4
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+2.9%
3yr: +1.2% · 10yr: +7.2%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$500/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
59
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?3/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?6.7%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
No data for this suburb
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?10
Yorke Peninsula · Feb 2026
Median House Sale Price
No data for this suburb
VGV suppresses suburbs with too few sales per quarter
Population over time — Yorke Peninsula - North (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Chinaman Wells suburb alone is ~4 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 7,295 to 7,755 over 24 years, averaging 0.3% per year.
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for SA.
Source when available: SA Department for Education — School Zones (primary + high).
Profile
Census snapshot
People
Median age 59 (older).
Median age
59
Avg household size
1.5
Bushfire risk
Source: SA DHUD Bushfire Protection Areas
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
Source: SA DEW Flood Mapping
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
3 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONSERVATION | ConservationEnvironmental | 98.8% | 3.25 km² |
| RURAL_SHACK_SETTLEMENT | Rural Shack SettlementRural | 0.9% | 0.03 km² |
| RURAL | RuralRural | 0.3% | 8,405 m² |
Source: SA Planning and Design Code Zones (ZONE_SA/2026-04-30/7965b1556505eb71) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.