Whyalla Barson at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
88
Median age 66
The brief
What to know about Whyalla Barson.
The postcode for Whyalla Barson is 5601 (SA).
Whyalla Barson (5601) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.
Whyalla Barson has roughly 88 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Whyalla Barson scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Whyalla Barson's population at 88, with a median age of 66. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
88
Median age
66
Family households
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Lone person
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Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
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Weekly rent (unit)
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Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
88
Median age: 66
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Whyalla Barson.
Local schools for Whyalla Barson
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Government School Catchment
Hincks Avenue Primary School
Fisk Street Primary School
Nicolson Avenue Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Whyalla Barson.
- What is the Whyalla Barson postcode?
- Whyalla Barson is in the 5601 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
- Where is Whyalla Barson?
- Whyalla Barson is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5601, in the Outback - North and East region.
- What schools are in Whyalla Barson?
- There are 11 schools serving Whyalla Barson on this page, including Hincks Avenue Primary School, Fisk Street Primary School, Samaritan College.
- How walkable is Whyalla Barson?
- Whyalla Barson has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Whyalla Barson?
- Whyalla Barson is close to Cultana, Whyalla Playford, Whyalla Norrie East, Whyalla Norrie North, Whyalla Norrie.
- What is the population of Whyalla Barson?
- The population of Whyalla Barson is approximately 88 (2021 Census). The median age is 66.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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