SA · Whyalla Council
Whyalla Stuart, 5608
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Whyalla Stuart is a smaller suburban community in the Whyalla area, home to around 6,476 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 957 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 147.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $290 (flats $209, houses $300), 3 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
- 6,476
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $880
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 521 of 3,343
- Median monthly mortgage
- $967
- Employment rate
- 40.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 250 / 1,616 / 181
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)
- $209.15
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $300
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $290
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 50
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)
- 957
- Against the person
- 343
- Against property
- 614
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 147.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 19 residents
- State safety percentile
- 91.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 509
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental278
- Other Theft71
- Sct - Residence58
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury201
- Theft From Shop78
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 (1 schools, 2 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 756
- McRitchie Crescent Children's Services Centre55 McRitchie CrescentPreschools
- Whyalla Stuart Early Childhood Centre Kgtn24 Ramsay StreetPreschools
- Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6Primary · ICSEA 756
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
42 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 24 McRitchie Cres / Jenkins Ave - East side
- Stop 24 McRitchie Cres / Jenkins Ave - West side
- Stop 27 Noble St / Cartledge Ave - East side
- Stop 28 Nicolson Ave / Toai St - South side
- Stop 35 Nicolson Ave / Bastyan Cres - 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.
193 planning-related records
2026· 16 proposals
June 2026
- Veranda will be attached to the west side of the home, starting from the front of the house ending approximately two thirds down the length of the house. The veranda will be cream to match the area and adjacent residence already present cram roller door and veranda. There will be two clear polycarbonate panels in the veranda roof to allow filtered light into adjacent bedroom. Proposed veranda will have water runoff into water tank. Veranda kit to be ordered through Stratco to allow self-build. V5 LOCKWOOD CR WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Under Assessment
- Rear colorbond verandah9 CALLAGHAN CT WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Under Assessment
- Carport and Verandah Extension78 STIRLING DR WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- New roof20 O'DEA ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Under Assessment
May 2026
- New single storey educational building in association with existing school and associated siteworks, driveway and carpark10 TOAL ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Under Assessment
- Freestanding Patio for Entertaining.6 EDEN CT WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- Colorbond gable roof shed (8.7m x 7.6m x 3mh) and Colorbond rear flat-roof verandah (14.7m x 5.5m x 2.4mh)8 MENARD ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
April 2026
- 1x Colorbond flat-roof verandah (12.5mx 5m x 2.8h) and 1x Colorbond flat-roof carport (8.9m x 6.5m x 2.8h)124 CARTLEDGE AV WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
March 2026
- Colorbond free-standing carport (6.1m x 8.1m x 3.1mh)32 BROOK ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- Colorbond rear verandah12 SANDERY ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- Colorbond flat-roof carport extension/rear verandah (92sqm x 2.2h)4 KNIGHT ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- Above ground swimming pool with safety fence and gate6 FRASER CL WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
February 2026
- I purchased a 6m x 3m x 3m Absco Awning Kit (MODEL: AWN6030N2) from bunnings, it comes with all required materials and is colourbond monument. There is already concrete for the ground posts and I have a timber fascia for where it will attach to the house. I believe that given the smaller size of my development that I am possibly exempt from needing planning consent. Please advise if this is correct?5 THOROGOOD ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- Bedroom 1, Bathroom, Bedroom 2 Alterations10 CRUICKSHANK AV WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- Verandah78 MORTIMER ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- Colorbond Garage 2.8m x 6.1m x 2.4h12 REYNOLDS ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
2025· 24 proposals
December 2025
- Freestanding enclosed Colorbond flat-roof carport (5.6m x 8m x 3mh)12 STIRLING DR WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Under Assessment
- ESP Upgrade works96 ACACIA DR WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
November 2025
- Rear Colorbond Verandah Extension19 EUCALYPT ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- Internal wall removal8 FRASER CL WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
October 2025
- Flat-roof Colorbond rear verandah (12m x 4.5m x 2.8mH)UNIT 1 24 EUCALYPT ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- Rear Colorbond gable-roof verandah (12.4m x 4m x 2.8mh)4 CRUICKSHANK AV WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
September 2025
- Addition of a 13.6m x 2.7m back verandah125 CARTLEDGE AV WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation58 BROOK ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- Attached carport 9m x 3m x 2.9m43 PATTEN ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- Colorbond gable roof shed (12m x 6m x 3mh)20 HENRY ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
August 2025
- rear Verandah32 MENARD ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- Verandah25 MORTIMER ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
July 2025
- Internal alteration - door opening between two semi-detached dwellings to create a detached dwelling26 TAYLOR ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608;28 TAYLOR ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation - 1 room unit29 GALPIN ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- We propose installing a new manual glass sliding door with a lintel beam above, located behind the front counter. This will provide direct access from the back office to the reception area and allow staff to visually monitor if anyone is waiting at the front reception.25 -27 RAMSAY ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
June 2025
- Update to Essential Safety Provision Schedule OnlyLOT 1 TOAL ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- shed117 CARTLEDGE AV WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- Alterations & additions to existing facility1 HUTCHENS ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608;3 HUTCHENS ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608;43A FLINDERS AV WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- Colourbond gable-roof rear verandah (9.6m x 4.56m x 2.4m high)4 GEDDES ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- carport301 JENKINS AV WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
May 2025
- Extension of existing carport27 PICKHAVER ST WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
April 2025
- Remove section of internal wall57 MCDOUALL STUART AV WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- Colorbond rear garage (12.1m x 6.1m x 3m high)29 LOCKWOOD CR WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Decision Made
- Colorbond Flat-roof carport (2.7m x 7.1m x 2.7mh) and Colorbond Flat-roof rear verandah (10m x 5.3m x 2.7mh)186 CARTLEDGE AV WHYALLA STUART 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
45 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bicycle Parking
- Bus stop (5)
- Route 2 Stop 28Bus stop
- Route 4 Stop 28Bus stop
- Route 4 Stop 34Bus stop
- Route 4 Stop 35Bus stop
- Route 4 Stop 36Bus stop
- Route 4 Stop 37Bus stop
- Route 4 Stop 38Bus 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
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- kindergartenkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · 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)
- 21
- Parks (OSM)
- 21
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
- 48.5/100
- National rank
- 1925th in Australia
- State rank
- 161st in SA
- Peer rank
- #13 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #25 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
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime278
- Other Theftcrime71
- Sct - Residencecrime58
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime201
- Theft From Shopcrime78
- kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
- kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
- 1x Colorbond flat-roof verandah (12.5mx 5m x 2.8h) and 1x Colorbond flat-roof carport (8.9m x 6.5m x 2.8h)planning124 CARTLEDGE AV WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Lodged 09 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
- Above ground swimming pool with safety fence and gateplanning6 FRASER CL WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Addition of a 13.6m x 2.7m back verandahplanning125 CARTLEDGE AV WHYALLA STUART SA 5608Lodged 30 Sep 2025 · 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
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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