Eyre Peninsula and South West
Whyalla Jenkins
Whyalla Jenkins at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,961
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Whyalla Jenkins.
Whyalla Jenkins (5609) sits in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region of South Australia.
Whyalla Jenkins has roughly 1,961 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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 Jenkins 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 Jenkins's population at 1,961, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,961
Median age
33
Family households
75%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$427/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$265/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
1,961
Median age: 33
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
31
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 Jenkins.
Local schools for Whyalla Jenkins
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6
Whyalla Secondary College
Fisk Street Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Whyalla Jenkins.
- What is the Whyalla Jenkins postcode?
- Whyalla Jenkins is in the 5609 postcode, in SA, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- What is the average rent in Whyalla Jenkins?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $427, for units it's $265.
- What schools are in Whyalla Jenkins?
- There are 11 schools serving Whyalla Jenkins on this page, including Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6, Whyalla Secondary College, Fisk Street Primary School.
- How walkable is Whyalla Jenkins?
- Whyalla Jenkins has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Whyalla Jenkins?
- Whyalla Jenkins is close to Whyalla Stuart, Mullaquana, Whyalla Norrie, Whyalla Norrie East, Whyalla Norrie North.
- What is the population of Whyalla Jenkins?
- Whyalla Jenkins has approximately 1,961 residents. The median age is 33.
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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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