SA · Whyalla Council
Whyalla Playford, SA, 5600
Current weather
15.6°COvercast
51% humidity · 27.4 km/h wind · 16.7° / 12.2° today · 9 mm rain
Desirability index
59.5/100
How this score is calculated#62 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Whyalla Playford is a smaller suburban community in the Whyalla area, home to around 2,540 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 165 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 65.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $350 (flats $275, houses $425), strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 6 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 2,540
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,429
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 160 of 1,235
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,280
- Employment rate
- 58.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 72 / 100 / 47
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $275
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $425
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $350
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 30
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 165
- Against the person
- 37
- Against property
- 128
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 65
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 69 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 63
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental37
- Other Theft22
- Sct - Non Residence15
- Sct - Residence16
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury21
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
38 public transport stops in this suburb
- Shiell St / Mills St - West side (Bedford)
- Stop 12 Elliott St / Brealey St - North side
- Stop 13 Bradford St / McConville St - North side
- Stop 14 Lacey St / Arthur St - North East side
- Stop 14 Lacey St / Arthur St - South West side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
6 active roadworks / incidents
- Electrical WorkMcbryde Terrace, Peters St27 Apr 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
- Kerbing InstallationLincoln Highway, Mcbryde Tce18 Mar 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Kerbing InstallationMcbryde Terrace, Lincoln Hwy18 Mar 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Kerbing InstallationLincoln Highway, Mcbryde Tce22 May 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
- Kerbing InstallationLincoln Highway, Mcbryde Tce22 May 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
- Water MainsLincoln Highway, Mcbryde Tce13 Apr 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
218 planning-related records
2026· 25 proposals
June 2026
- Carport and internal building alterations including bathroom, laundry and water closet renovation21 FERRY ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Under Assessment
- Shed32 ANGWIN ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Under Assessment
- Freestanding rear verandah65 GOWRIE AV WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Under Assessment
- Rear Colorbond flat roof verandah (42sqm x 3.1m high)163 ELLIOTT ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Under Assessment
- Colorbond gable roof carport with roller door (7m x 9m x 3m high)2 PRATT ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
May 2026
- Colorbond carport50 PETERS ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- Single storey rear extension & internal alterations to existing dwelling, including carport, front & rear verandahs169 MCBRYDE TCE WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)30 GOWRIE AV WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing carport to enclose structure and install bathroom (retrospective development)2 RIGNEY ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Under Assessment
April 2026
- Partial change use to single storey detached dwelling, internal alterations and additions, rear verandah, deck and shed72 DUNCAN ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600;74 DUNCAN ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Under Assessment
- Colorbond flat roof carport including setback facade with roller door and pa door (136sqm x 3.1m h)277 MCBRYDE TCE WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
March 2026
- Colorbond rear flat roof verandah (5.48m x 10.48m x 2.9h) and Colorbond flat roof carport (2.86m x 8.17m x 2.75h)181 MCBRYDE TCE WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Under Assessment
- Retrospective development application for an existing domestic storage shed constructed on a pre-existing concrete slab within the rear yard. No changes to the existing structure are proposed.91 RUDALL AV WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- Domestic skilion roof shed with open bays (21m x 9m x 3.5mh)211 LACEY ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- FirewallsUNIT 1-5 58 NICOLSON AV WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- Container dome shed to house CFS Appliance41 KEITH ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Under Assessment
February 2026
- Swimming pool and safety barrier30 MCINTOSH ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- Colorbond flat roof Carport (15m x 4m x 2.8mh)4 RIGNEY ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- Freestanding Colorbond Verandah 7.8m x 4m x 2.9mh65 GOWRIE AV WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- Rear extension with alfresco area and carport16 BARTER ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Under Assessment
- Colorbond rear flat-roof Verandah (7.5mx 7.4m x 2.7mh)39 NICOLSON AV WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- Colorbond flat roof side veranda (9m x 3m x 2.7mh)62 NICOLSON AV WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- Installation of fibreglass swimming Pool & associated safety barrier63 PLAYFORD AV WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
January 2026
- Colorbond shed comprising motor vehicle repair and equipment/consumables storage (14.4m x 9.2m x 4.2mh)122 NORRIE AV WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- Colorbond gable-roof domestic shed (12m x 7m x 3.3mh)71 RUDALL AV WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
2025· 37 proposals
December 2025
- Relocate fence between garden centre outdoor display and carpark225 MCBRYDE TCE WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600;227 MCBRYDE TCE WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- Colorbond Domestic Garage (14m x 6m x 3mh)4 HILL ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
November 2025
- Colorbond gable-roof garage (12.2m x 6.1m x 2.7mh)116 BRADFORD ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- Colorbond partially enclosed gable-roof carport (6.2m x 9.15m x 3.3mh)12 BARTER ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- Internal alteration to move doorway18 RALPH ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- Internal alterations (new bathroom, bedroom with ensuite/WIR) and Rear extension comprising, and comprising family room, kitchen, and laundry with carport, rear verandah, side patio and partially enclose existing carport plus rear shed.44 GOWRIE AV WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodation (rumpus room) including toilet and verandah299 MCBRYDE TCE WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- replacing rear veranda and side carport with a Stratco Outback5 HALLIDAY ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
October 2025
- Domestic Colorbond gable roof carport (6.3m x 6m x 3.3mh) with attached skillion roof shed (3m x 6m x 2.7mh)16 BARTER ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- Colorbond workshop/storage shed and toilet.130A NORRIE AV WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Under Assessment
- Timber deck163 ELLIOTT ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
September 2025
- Colourbond flat-roof carport (11m x 5.5m x 2.8mh)5 RALPH ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- Build a free-standing veranda in the rear yard6 MCINTOSH ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- Freestanding gable-roof patio (9.1m x 7.6m x 3mh)30 MCINTOSH ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
- 1x Colorbond flat roof carport (12m x 4.3m x 3.1m high), 1x Colorbond flat roof carport (12m x 4.m x 3.1m high) and 1x Colorbond gable roof shed (9m x 6m x 2.7mh)29 PETERS ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Decision Made
2024· 37 proposals
37 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 44 proposals
44 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 45 proposals
45 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 27 proposals
27 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
39 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Casa De PanBakery
- Bbq (4)
- Bus stop (7)
- Route 2 Stop 12Bus stop
- Route 2 Stop 13Bus stop
- Route 2 Stop 14Bus stop
- Route 2 Stop 15Bus stop
- Route 2 Stop 16Bus stop
- Route 2 Stop 17Bus stop
- Route 2 Stop 18Bus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Goodstart Early Learning Whyallakindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 59.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #62 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Goodstart Early Learning Whyallachildcarekindergarten
- 1x Colorbond flat roof carport (12m x 4.3m x 3.1m high), 1x Colorbond flat roof carport (12m x 4.m x 3.1m high) and 1x Colorbond gable roof shed (9m x 6m x 2.7mh)planning29 PETERS ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Lodged 12 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing carport to enclose structure and install bathroom (retrospective development)planning2 RIGNEY ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Lodged 06 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodation (rumpus room) including toilet and verandahplanning299 MCBRYDE TCE WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Lodged 06 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
- Build a free-standing veranda in the rear yardplanning6 MCINTOSH ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Lodged 29 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
- Carport and internal building alterations including bathroom, laundry and water closet renovationplanning21 FERRY ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Lodged 29 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Colorbond Domestic Garage (14m x 6m x 3mh)planning4 HILL ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
- Colorbond carportplanning50 PETERS ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Lodged 27 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Colorbond flat roof Carport (15m x 4m x 2.8mh)planning4 RIGNEY ST WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Lodged 21 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
- Colorbond flat roof carport including setback facade with roller door and pa door (136sqm x 3.1m h)planning277 MCBRYDE TCE WHYALLA PLAYFORD SA 5600Lodged 01 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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