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SA · Whyalla Council
Whyalla, 5600
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,674
Growth (1 yr)
-0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
-1.4%
Median age
46
Median income
$1,658/wk
Employment rate
57.7%
Languages at home
7.4%non-English
Most common: Italian, Afrikaans, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
- Café precinct
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Away from the major hubs, Whyalla is a mid-sized suburb in Whyalla Council with its own quieter rhythm. Regional towns and local services do more of the everyday heavy lifting than the city. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Neighbourhood food and coffee spots add warmth to the local routine. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach.
Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Desirability lands around average here: softer safety weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with local dining and lifestyle amenities holding up better.
At a glance
Whyalla snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$320/wk
Houses $360 · Units $300
Population (ERP)
3,674
-0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#6
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
76th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
2nd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
29th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 51.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 23% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1988th in Australia
- State rank
- 163rd in SA
- Peer rank
- #6 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #19 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $300
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $360
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $320
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 25
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
3,674(June 2025)
-0.7% annual · -1.4% over 5 years · 2th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.7%
- 5-year growth
- -1.4%
- Change in 1 year
- -26
- Change in 5 years
- -51
- Growth rank in SA
- 2th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,650), extrapolated at -0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,609
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,658
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 228 of 1,713
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 57.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,122 / 260 / 92 (+ 9 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 252
- Against the person
- 58
- Against property
- 194
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 68.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 62 residents
- State safety percentile
- 75.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 63
- Increase (daily rate)
- +3.6%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental40
- Other Theft62
- Sct - Residence20
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury32
- Theft From Shop24
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 954
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 29th
School list
- Memorial Oval Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 919 · 15th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 206 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Whyalla Town Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 989 · 42th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 318 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Neta Kranz Children's Centre55 Wood TerracePreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
53 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 11 Playford Ave / Elliot St - East side
- Stop 2 Darling Tce / Walls St - West side
- Stop 5 Elliott St / Wileman St - South West side
- Stop 6 Elliott St / Raws St - North East side
- Stop 7 Broadbent Tce / Wood Tce - South side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
153 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 restaurants · 4 cafes · 3 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 2 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 3 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 7 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 53 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 9 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 81/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.11
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.6
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.94
Food & drink(13)
- French Hot BreadBakery
- BlendedCafe
18 Forsyth Street
- City Plaza Espresso CafeCafe
26 Patterson Street
- Whisk AwayCafe
- Whyalla Beach CafeCafe
- Krispy KremeFast food
- SubwayFast food
- Bayview HotelPub
11 Forsyth Street, Whyalla
- Hotel Bay ViewPub
- Hotel SpencerPub
- BreezeRestaurant
- Oriental InnRestaurant
- Tandoori GuruRestaurant
Shopping(4)
- Azzopardi ButchersButcher
- OTRConvenience store
- OkiposGreengrocer
- FoodlandSupermarket
Community(6)
- The City of WhyallaCommunity centre
- Samaritan Collage, Saint Teresa's CampusSchool
- Whyalla High SchoolSchool
- Whyalla Town Primary SchoolSchool
- Mission AustraliaSocial Centre
- Freemason LodgeTownhall
Health & services(2)
- The Wellness CentreClinic
- Whyalla HospitalHospital
Sport & outdoors(16)
- Knockout Xpress Fitness WarehouseGym
- Snap FitnessGym
- Ada Ryan GardensPark
- Foreshore Park LandsPark
- Jessop-White ParkPark
- Park (3)
- Wilson ParkPark
- Playground (3)
- Memorial OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Fletchers Pool SuppliesSwimming pool
- Swimming pool
Entertainment(1)
- Flinders LookoutViewpoint
Transport(26)
26 bus stops
Other(56)
- FassinaAlcohol
- Audiologist
- Hearing MattersAudiologist
- ANZBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
- NABBank
- WestpacBank
- Bbq (7)
- U Pedal CyclesBicycle
- Bicycle Parking (4)
- Steel City BowlsBowling Alley
- Car
- NissanCar
- Whyalla AutomotiveCar
- Whyalla Battery ElectricCar Parts
- BeaurepairsCar repair
- Herbie's Eco Car WashCar wash
- Whyalla Foreshore Caravan ParkCaravan Site
- SA print and designCopyshop
- Courthouse
- Central DeliDeli
- Drinking water
- Marc Industrial ServicesDry Cleaning
- Harvey NormanElectronics
- InterfloraFlorist
- Harding's FurnitureFurniture
- Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec GalleryGallery
- MacAllens GiftwareGift
- Pretty Country ThingsGift
- Wild FeatherGift
91
- Hairdresser
- Whyalla Playford ApartmentsHotel
9-11 Darling Terrace
- WashouseLaundry
- Richard's Lock and SafeLocksmith
- Whyalla Foreshore Motor InnMotel
- Whyalla Music Association IncMusic School
- Optometrist
- LookoutParking
- Parking (13)
- Cash ConnectionsPawnbroker
- Doggie deliPet
- OTR WhyallaPetrol station
- Picnic Table (3)
- Anglican Parish of WhyallaPlace of worship
- Whyalla Police StationPolice
- Australia PostPost office
- Public toilets
- Shelter (7)
- Centacare Catholic Family ServicesSocial Facility
- NovitaSocial Facility
- Office NationalStationery
- Studio
- Whyalla Tourism Focus GroupTravel Agency
- Whyalla Travel and CruiseTravel Agency
- Vacant
- Matilda's PlaceYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Anglican Parish of Whyalla
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Whyalla Hospital and Health Services (0.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Whyalla Hospital and Health Services20 Wood TerracePublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 137
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 37.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 30° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 89 mm · ~11 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 136 mm · ~17 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 40 proposals
August 2026
- Single level detached dwelling and retaining wall8 MIRAMBEENA DR WHYALLA SA 5600Under Assessment
July 2026
- Colorbond flat-roof carport (9m x 4.5m x3mh) abutting the existing rear shed65 LACEY ST WHYALLA SA 5600Under Assessment
- Colorbond gable-roof shed (12.2m x 7.7m x 3.3mh)37 WHITEHEAD ST WHYALLA SA 5600Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)86 WOOD TCE WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Structural repairs to fire-damaged dwelling86 WILEMAN ST WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Alterations to existing shop tenancy involving the replacement of ATMs7 FORSYTH ST WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
June 2026
- Proposed shop fitout2 KELLY ST WHYALLA SA 5600Under Assessment
- Inground pool with associated fencing26 NEWTON ST WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Colorbond domestic gable roof garage (12.2m x 7.7m x 3m high)23 KITTEL ST WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
May 2026
- Install a Sapphire spa on a raised platform with built in stairs, landing and planter box.100 WOOD TCE WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Internal alteration19 KITTEL ST WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Installation of Fibreglass Swimming Pool and Safety Fence51 ESSINGTON LEWIS AV WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Front and Side Verandah66 SHARP ST WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Two freestanding flat roof verandahs abutting each other (each 7m x 7.3m x 2.4 high)139 MCBRYDE TCE WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Domestic Garage83 MCBRYDE TCE WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)79 MCBRYDE TCE WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Two-level educational building, alterations and additions of an administration building, and associated siteworks in association with existing school36 DARLING TCE WHYALLA SA 5600Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Shed)61 LOCKHART ST WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
April 2026
- Change of use from existing office and consulting room to 5 accommodation rooms at ground level at the Whyalla Playford Apartments.9 -11 DARLING TCE WHYALLA SA 5600Under Assessment
- Shed and single storey alterations and additions to existing dwelling11 BEAN ST WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Colorbond gable roof carport (20.6m x 4.1m x 2.6mh)96 BROADBENT TCE WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Colorbond skillion roof domestic shed19 HERBERT ST WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Colorbond domestic gable roof shed139 BROADBENT TCE WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Install carport to with roller door to Eastern side of property as outlined in attached approved development noted as "carport by owner". Please note this application is only for the carport and the other drawings attached are only for reference and already have stamped approval.62 CUDMORE TCE WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- 2x single storey detached dwellings with garage, front portico and rear verandah68 RAWS ST WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Patio70 GOODMAN ST WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Extension to existing Colorbond Carport to protrude 2.8m forward of the dwelling6 LACEY ST WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
March 2026
- Colorbond Carport14 KLEEMAN ST WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Colorbond freestanding flat-roof carport (9m x 7m x 3.5h)58 BROADBENT TCE WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Colorbond flat-roof rear Verandah (124sqm at 3mh)37 WHITEHEAD ST WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Domestic Colorbond gable-roof shed2 MIRAMBEENA DR WHYALLA SA 5600Under Assessment
- Build a gabled Stratco veranda50 FARRELL ST WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- 3 x temporary transportable classroom units with associated decking and canopies for access.36 DARLING TCE WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Freestanding Flat Roof Verandah & Dog Wash Facility60 ESSINGTON LEWIS AV WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
February 2026
- Internal bathroom renovations16 CUDMORE TCE WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Internal renovation5 COTTAGE PL WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Domestic storage shed66 CUDMORE TCE WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Colorbond gable roof shed (9m x 5m x 2.7m h)61 KITTEL ST WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
January 2026
- Change of classification/use from the part shop to full residential, including internal alterations and changes to the facade42 KITTEL ST WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Demolition of Existing Surf Club. Construction of a new New Surf Life Saving Club and South Whyalla Football Club to include; garage, club rooms, gym, patrol room, offices, restaurant and change facilities.1A CUDMORE TCE WHYALLA SA 5600;1B CUDMORE TCE WHYALLA SA 5600;LOT 100 BROADBENT TCE WHYALLA SA 5600;LOT 100 BUTTLINGARRA WAY WHYALLA SA 5600;LOT 100 CUDMORE TCE WHYALLA SA 5600;LOT 100 FORESHORE WHYALLA SA 5600;LOT 100 WATSON TCE WHYALLA SA 5600Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals
December 2025
- Attached Flat Roof Carport with roller door and front sheeting (12mx 4.5m x 3mh)86 PLAYFORD AV WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
November 2025
- Colorbond flat roof carport (7.6m x 5.1m x 3.3m high)23 WARD ST WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- Colorbond gable-roof carport extension (resulting in 9.2m x 5.5m x 3.1m high)6 AGETT ST WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Water MainsPlayford Avenue, Herbert St13 Apr 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
4 heritage places
- Bay View Hotel13 Forsyth Street WHYALLAState heritage
- Spencer Hotel1 Forsyth Street WHYALLAState heritage
- Whyalla High School (former Whyalla Technical High School)Broadbent Terrace WHYALLAState heritage
- Whyalla Court House3 Whitehead Street WHYALLAState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 43.1 km away).
Coalition 32.7%Labor 67.3%
21.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +9.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Whyalla Central EastLabor 66.0% · Coalition 34.0% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Whyalla Central WestLabor 68.2% · Coalition 31.8% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Whyalla Norrie EastLabor 65.9% · Coalition 34.1% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
- Whyalla Norrie NorthLabor 73.1% · Coalition 26.9% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
- Whyalla Norrie SouthLabor 72.5% · Coalition 27.5% TPP (2025)4.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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