Whyalla Barson vs Whyalla Playford

Whyalla Playford scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.

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Whyalla Barson and Whyalla Playford side by side

MeasureWhyalla BarsonWhyalla Playford
Renting
House rent–$352/wk
Unit rent–$275/wk
Owner occupied–75.0%
Renter occupied–23.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1111
Average ICSEA901901
Lifestyle and people
Walk score028
Transit score00
Bike score0100
Population882,540
Median age6644
Climate
Annual rainfall270 mm278 mm
Mean max, January31.3°C31.0°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.

Whyalla Barson vs Whyalla Playford: common questions

Which is more walkable, Whyalla Barson or Whyalla Playford?

Whyalla Playford scores 28/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.