SA · Whyalla Council
Whyalla Norrie, 5608
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Whyalla Norrie is a smaller suburban community in the Whyalla area, home to around 6,288 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 1,035 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-5%), roughly 164.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $330 (flats $290, houses $330), 11 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- 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)
- 233 / 1,488 / 58
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)
- $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.
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)
- 1,035
- Against the person
- 267
- Against property
- 768
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 164.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 24 residents
- State safety percentile
- 92.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 509
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
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
- 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
- 11 (8 schools, 3 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 890
- Fisk Street Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 857
- Gabmididi Manoo Children And Family CentreCnr Clutterbuck St & Hincks AveIntegrated Centres
- Hincks Avenue Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 833
- Instrumental Music Whyalla Secondary CollegeNicolson AvenueSupport Services
- Long Street Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 895
- Nicolson Avenue Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 885
- Norrie Stuart Childhood Services Centre4 Dowd StreetPreschools
- Port Augusta 2 Whyalla Education Office141 Nicolson AvenueSupport Services
- Sunrise Christian School WhyallaCombined · ICSEA 1006
- Whyalla Secondary CollegeSecondary · ICSEA 900
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
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
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
306 planning-related records
2026· 28 proposals
June 2026
- Colorbond carport14 MURN CR WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Under Assessment
- 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 e23 JAMES ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Under Assessment
- Installation of temporary prefabricated ancillary accommodation, in the form of a detached habitable room for emergency accommodation68 MILLS ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
- 10x Single story detached dwellings including front porch, garage and alfresco areaLOT 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 5608Under Assessment
- Front end alterations to an existing Coles tenancy, installation of self checkouts and smart gatesLOT 10 NICOLSON AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
- Extending house roof to create a verandah/porch/front entrance185 JENKINS AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Under Assessment
- ShedLOT 2971 VISCOUNT SLIM AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Under Assessment
May 2026
- verandah55 HARVEY ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
- Internal Wall Removal37 EBERT ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
- Non-illuminated freestanding pylon sign26 EKBLOM ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
- Freestanding Colorbond Roller Door 3.4m high198 MCDOUALL STUART AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
April 2026
- Enclose existing entry to make new entry24 EKBLOM ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608;26 EKBLOM ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation (bedroom)68 HINCKS AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
- Colorbond carport extension26 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 Verandah17 MUDGE ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
March 2026
- Verandah38 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 classroom28 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· 12 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 area109 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 Norrie159 NICOLSON AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
- Carport6 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 wall80 CARTLEDGE AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
- 1 into 30 Torrens Land DivisionLOT 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
- Colorbond Carport99 JENKINS AV WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation4 GARRARD ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision Made
- Colorbond rear gable-roof verandah (11.8m x 6m x 2.9mh)8 SKURRAY ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Decision 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
72 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Alcohol
- BWSAlcohol
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- BankSABank
- Beyond bankBank
- Bbq
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Bus stop (5)
- Route 1 Stop 20Bus stop
- Route 1 Stop 21Bus 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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
2 state heritage places
- 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 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
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 60.7/100
- National rank
- 674th in Australia
- State rank
- 24th in SA
- Peer rank
- #2 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #2 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime45
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime247
- Other Theftcrime98
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime149
- Theft From Shopcrime232
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- 1 into 30 Torrens Land DivisionplanningLOT 1 KLOEDEN ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · Under Assessment
- 10x Single story detached dwellings including front porch, garage and alfresco areaplanningLOT 1 KLOEDEN ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Lodged 17 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- 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)planning14 GARWOOD ST WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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