SA · Whyalla Council

Whyalla Norrie, 5608

Est. population · Jun 2025

6,469

Growth (1 yr)

-0.7%

Growth (5 yr)

-1.4%

Median age

39

Median income

$1,071/wk

Employment rate

49.2%

Languages at home

7.4%non-English

Most common: Tagalog, Filipino, Tamil

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

60.6/100
Good

Top 6% of South Australia's suburbs

Verified 85% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • National parks
What Whyalla Norrie is known for: Green suburb, Education hub, High desirability, Excellent transport, National parks

Suburb profile

Whyalla Norrie sits in Whyalla Council as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area.

Neighbourhood food and coffee spots add warmth to the local routine. Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb.

Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.

Desirability rates good overall, led by local dining and lifestyle amenities, while community and employment, plus safety land closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.

At a glance

Whyalla Norrie snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

No data available

Median rent

$330/wk

Houses $330 · Units $290

Population (ERP)

6,469

-0.7% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

13.4%

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

#2

among Country & regional · Established

Safety

92nd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

2nd

percentile in SA

Advantage (IRSAD)

1/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

10th

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
60.6/100 — Good
State standing
Top 6% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
965th in Australia
State rank
41st in SA
Peer rank
#2 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#3 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$290
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$330
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$330
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
75

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 salesGovernment of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only

Population

Estimated resident population

6,469(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
-46
Change in 5 years
-91
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 (~6,400), extrapolated at -0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
6,288
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$1,071
Dwelling vacancy
13.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
421 of 3,146
Median monthly mortgage
$953
Employment rate
49.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,167 / 1,488 / 58 (+ 3 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2024–25)
1,035
Against the person
267
Against property
768
Rate per 1,000 residents
160
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 24 residents
State safety percentile
92.4th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
509
Decrease (daily rate)
-4.8%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault45
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental247
  • Other Theft98
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury149
  • Theft From Shop232

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
8 (8 schools, 3 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
892.5
Median ICSEA percentile
10th
School list
  • Whyalla Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 900 · 11th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 1,004 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Nicolson Avenue Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 885 · 8th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 261 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Whyalla Special Education CentreSpecial · Government · ICSEA 890 · 9th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 63 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Hincks Avenue Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 833 · 4th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 170 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Samaritan CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 979 · 37th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 881 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Fisk Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 857 · 5th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 63 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Long Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 895 · 10th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 140 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Sunrise Christian School WhyallaCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1006 · 50th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 257 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Gabmididi Manoo Children And Family CentreCnr Clutterbuck St & Hincks AveIntegrated Centres
  • Instrumental Music Whyalla Secondary CollegeNicolson AvenueSupport Services

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

54 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 19 Jenkins Ave / George Ave - South side
  • Stop 22 Smoker St / Paltridge St - West side
  • Stop 26 Nicolson Ave - North side (Spencer Institute Whyalla)
  • Stop 29 Cartledge Ave / Moran St - North side
  • Stop 39 Mcdouall Stuart Ave / Cartledge Ave - East side

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

150 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

4 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 pubs · 5 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 7 fast food · 1 libraries · 7 places of worship

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life14 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport54 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
96/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.16
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
2.07
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.23
Food & drink(13)
  • Mint CafeCafe
  • Bottle and BirdFast food
  • Domino'sFast food
  • Genoa's PizzaFast food
  • Hungry Jack'sFast food
  • KFCFast food
  • McDonald'sFast food
  • SubwayFast food

    199 Nicolson Avenue

  • Westlands HotelPub
  • Lam InnRestaurant
  • Masala in WhyallaRestaurant
  • Pizza HutRestaurant

    Nicolson Avenue

  • VegasRestaurant
Shopping(6)
  • ALDISupermarket

    10-14 Ekblom Street

  • ColesSupermarket
  • Jenkins GrocerSupermarket
  • WoolworthsSupermarket
  • WoolworthsSupermarket

    18-30 Viscount Slim Avenue

Community(8)
  • Palms Function and Entertainment CentreCommunity centre
  • Whyalla LibraryLibrary
  • Edward John Eyre High SchoolSchool
  • Fisk Street Primary SchoolSchool
  • Long Street Primary SchoolSchool
  • Nicholson Avenue Primary SchoolSchool
  • School
  • TAFESchool
Health & services(4)
  • Clinic
  • ABC surgeryMedical clinic
  • Norrie Avenue SurgeryMedical clinic
  • TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(17)
  • Dog park
  • Anytime FitnessGym
  • Civic ParkPark
  • Park (7)
  • Whyalla Stuart ReservePark
  • Playground (2)
  • Schulz ReserveSports field
  • Skate BowlSports field
  • Sports field
  • Whyalla Skate ParkSports field
Entertainment(2)
  • Whyalla Country ArtsCinema
  • Mount Laura Station-National TrustMuseum

    Ekblom Street, Whyalla Norrie

Transport(25)

25 bus stops

Other(43)
  • Alcohol
  • BWSAlcohol
  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • BankSABank
  • Beyond bankBank
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • RepcoCar Parts
  • Supercheap AutoCar Parts

    132 McDouall Stuart Avenue

  • Water Wizard WhyallaCar wash
  • Salvation ArmyClothes
  • KmartDepartment Store
  • Mitre 10Doityourself
  • Drinking water
  • MM ElectricalElectrical
  • Electrical DiscountersElectronics

    136

  • ChargefoxEV charging
  • Garden (2)
  • Masters in the Art of HairHairdresser
  • The Hair LairHairdresser
  • Super Sudsy LaundromatLaundry
  • Westlands Shopping CentreMall
  • TelstraMobile Phone
  • Motel
  • Whyalla NewsNewsagent
  • Stellar Health SolutionsOccupational Therapist
  • Parking (29)
  • AmpolPetrol station
  • UnitedPetrol station

    49 Norrie Avenue

  • 7 day adventistPlace of worship
  • Bethel Family ChurchPlace of worship
  • Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's WitnessesPlace of worship

    45-47 Viscount Slim Avenue

  • Place of worship
  • RevivalPlace of worship
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsPlace of worship
  • Whyalla Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
  • Public toilets
  • Salvation ArmyReligion
  • Shelter (2)
  • Track (2)
  • BridgestoneTyres
  • UniSA Whyalla CampusUniversity
  • Video EzyVacant
  • D'facesYes

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 insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
14
Parks (OSM)
14

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

Places of worship

7 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • 7 day adventist
  • Bethel Family Church
  • Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

    45-47 Viscount Slim Avenue

  • Place of worship
  • Revival
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • Whyalla Baptist Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Whyalla Hospital and Health Services (3.6 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

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)
242
Participants per 1,000 residents
37.4

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

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 normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 32 proposals
  • August 2026

  • Colorbond flat roof rear verandah (8.7m x 4.5m x 2.7h) Colorbond flat roof side Carport (40sqm x 2.7h) and Colorbond gable roof garage (9.1m x 5m x 2.7h)
    37 EBERT ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Under Assessment
  • July 2026

  • Staff amenity building
    80 CARTLEDGE AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Under Assessment
  • Bathroom Renovation
    4 SKURRAY ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Demolition of 4 Cowled and rectification of 2 Cowled due to fire damage
    2 COWLED ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608;4 COWLED ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Under Assessment
  • June 2026

  • Colorbond carport
    14 MURN CR WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • The proposed verandah will be a small, practical addition designed to improve outdoor living and entertaining space. The structure will be supported by two verandah posts, which will be installed by a suitably qualified and licensed builder to ensure safety and compliance with building standards. A roof will be constructed over the verandah to provide shelter and shade, allowing the area to be used comfortably in a range of weather conditions. The verandah roof will be securely attached to the e
    23 JAMES ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Under Assessment
  • Installation of temporary prefabricated ancillary accommodation, in the form of a detached habitable room for emergency accommodation
    68 MILLS ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • 10x Single story detached dwellings including front porch, garage and alfresco area
    LOT 1 KLOEDEN ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Under Assessment
  • Colorbond gable roof garage (8m x 6.1m x 2.4mh)
    12 DAVISON ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Front end alterations to an existing Coles tenancy, installation of self checkouts and smart gates
    LOT 10 NICOLSON AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Extending house roof to create a verandah/porch/front entrance
    185 JENKINS AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Under Assessment
  • Shed
    LOT 2971 VISCOUNT SLIM AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • May 2026

  • verandah
    55 HARVEY ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Internal Wall Removal
    37 EBERT ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Non-illuminated freestanding pylon sign
    26 EKBLOM ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Freestanding Colorbond Roller Door 3.4m high
    198 MCDOUALL STUART AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • April 2026

  • Enclose existing entry to make new entry
    24 EKBLOM ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608;26 EKBLOM ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Ancillary accommodation (bedroom)
    68 HINCKS AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Colorbond carport extension
    26 JENKINS AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • 2x Storage sheds (11m x 12mx 4mh & 36.7m x 12.1m x 3.6mh)
    7 -13 MILLS ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Parcel lockers to front of shop.
    77 GEORGE AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Colorbond Rear Verandah
    17 MUDGE ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • March 2026

  • Verandah
    38 RYAN AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Colorbond rear flat-roof verandah (5m x 9.3m x 3mh)
    26 CLUTTERBUCK ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • February 2026

  • Level and compact dirt. Add layer mason sand (2-3 inches high to buffer rocks etc) the required length and width of the pool. Dismantle and re-locate second-hand pool from seller. A pool fence is already established. Back fence is extended height.
    69 VISCOUNT SLIM AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Above ground-pool 6.1m x 3.6m x 1.37m The pool will be located at the rear corner of the yard the pool company i am wanting to purchase the pool from has provided the certification of the pool materials an pump details an the fencing that will be used.
    27 LOVEDAY ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Reconfiguring of existing car park to accommodate the upgraded direct to boot service. Wayfinding and identification signage consisting of three (3) freestanding blade (totem) signs, one (1) directional blade sign at the George Avenue entrance, and associated line markings.
    18 -30 VISCOUNT SLIM AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • January 2026

  • Colorbond domestic gable roof shed (7m x 9.2m x 3.2mh)
    27 EBERT ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Colorbond gable-roof shed (9.1m x 6.1m x 2.7mh)
    42 TREVAN ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Additional classroom
    28 RACECOURSE RD WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Colorbond domestic gable-roof shed (7m x 6.2m x 3m high)
    176 MCDOUALL STUART AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Colorbond flat-roof rear verandah (15.5m x 5m x 2.7mh) and Colorbond flat-roof carport (6.2m x 8m x 2.7mh)
    56 HARVEY ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
2025· 9 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Storage shed (12m x 15.2m x 4.2mh)
    123 NORRIE AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Single Storey Semi-Detached Dwellings with garage, front portico and rear alfresco area
    109 JENKINS AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • 1x Free-standing flat-roof Colorbond verandah (3m x 6.2m x 2.4mh) and 1x Free-standing gable-roof Colorbond verandah (5m x 6.7m x 2.4mh)
    14 GARWOOD ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Installation of permeable shade sail structures for Whyalla Childcare Centre, 159 Nicolson Avenue, Whyalla Norrie
    159 NICOLSON AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Carport
    6 HAYNES ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • November 2025

  • Colorbond gable-roof domestic garage (12.2m x 7m x 3mh)
    204 MCDOUALL STUART AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • Install window into existing external wall
    80 CARTLEDGE AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
  • 1 into 30 Torrens Land Division
    LOT 1 KLOEDEN ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Under Assessment
  • Colorbond gable-roof domestic shed (8m x 5m x 2.4mh)
    4 GARWOOD ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • Dwelling - Gay Street Cottage (Relocated to the Mount Laura Homestead Museum Reserve in 1978)Ekblom Street WHYALLA NORRIEState heritage
  • Former Wooden Lock-up from Whyalla Policeman's Dwelling (Relocated to the Mount Laura Homestead Museum Reserve in 1978)Ekblom Street WHYALLA NORRIEState heritage

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Bushfire safer places
1

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

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 46.6 km away).

Coalition 30.5%Labor 69.5%

24.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +9.2 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Whyalla Norrie EastLabor 65.9% · Coalition 34.1% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • Whyalla Norrie NorthLabor 73.1% · Coalition 26.9% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
  • Whyalla Stuart WestLabor 69.4% · Coalition 30.6% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
  • Whyalla Norrie SouthLabor 72.5% · Coalition 27.5% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
  • Whyalla Central WestLabor 68.2% · Coalition 31.8% TPP (2025)2.7 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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

More in Whyalla Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.