SA · Whyalla Council
Whyalla, 5600
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Whyalla is a smaller suburban community in the Whyalla area, home to around 3,609 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 252 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+4%), roughly 69.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $320 (flats $300, houses $360), 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- 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)
- 101 / 260 / 92
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 · 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)
- $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.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
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)
- 252
- Against the person
- 58
- Against property
- 194
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 69.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 62 residents
- State safety percentile
- 75.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 63
- Increase (daily rate)
- +3.6%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
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 · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 979
- Memorial Oval Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 919
- Neta Kranz Children's Centre55 Wood TerracePreschools
- Samaritan CollegeCombined · ICSEA 979
- Whyalla Town Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 989
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA 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) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Water MainsPlayford Avenue, Herbert St13 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.
291 planning-related records
2026· 34 proposals
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 5600Under Assessment
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 5600Under Assessment
- 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 5600Under Assessment
- 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 5600Under Assessment
- Colorbond domestic gable roof shed139 BROADBENT TCE WHYALLA SA 5600Under Assessment
- 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 5600Under Assessment
- 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· 6 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
- Free-standing flat-roof carport (15.2m x 5.1m x 3.3mh)71 CUDMORE TCE WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
October 2025
- Upgrade Office, Ablution & Kitchenette (internal fitout)UNIT 6 68 -70 ESSINGTON LEWIS AV WHYALLA SA 5600Decision Made
- veranda117 ESSINGTON LEWIS AV 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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
95 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- FassinaAlcohol
- French Hot BreadBakery
- ANZBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
- WestpacBank
- Bbq (7)
- Bicycle Parking (4)
- Bus stop (5)
- Route 1 Stop 1Bus stop
- Route 1 Stop 3Bus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- 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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
4 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
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 · 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.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 52.7/100
- National rank
- 1442nd in Australia
- State rank
- 105th in SA
- Peer rank
- #5 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #13 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime40
- Other Theftcrime62
- Sct - Residencecrime20
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime32
- Theft From Shopcrime24
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Whyalla Hospital and Health Serviceshealth20 Wood TerracePublic Hospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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