Eyre Peninsula and South West

Whyalla Norrie East

SA5608

Whyalla Norrie East at a glance

Walk score

26

Car dependent

Population

13.0k

Median age 41

The brief

What to know about Whyalla Norrie East.

Whyalla Norrie East (5608) sits in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region of South Australia.

Whyalla Norrie East has roughly 13,041 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Whyalla Norrie East scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 Norrie East's population at 13,041, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

13,041

Median age

41

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$170/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$145/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

13,041

Median age: 41

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

26

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Whyalla Norrie East.

Local schools for Whyalla Norrie East

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Government School Catchment

Whyalla Special Education Centre

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Nicolson Avenue Primary School

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Whyalla Secondary College

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Frequently asked

About Whyalla Norrie East.

What is the Whyalla Norrie East postcode?
Whyalla Norrie East is in the 5608 postcode, in SA, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
What is the average rent in Whyalla Norrie East?
The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $145.
What schools are in Whyalla Norrie East?
There are 11 schools serving Whyalla Norrie East on this page, including Whyalla Special Education Centre, Nicolson Avenue Primary School, Whyalla Secondary College.
How walkable is Whyalla Norrie East?
Whyalla Norrie East has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Whyalla Norrie East?
Whyalla Norrie East is close to Whyalla Norrie, Whyalla Norrie North, Mullaquana, Whyalla Playford, Whyalla Stuart.
What is the population of Whyalla Norrie East?
Whyalla Norrie East has approximately 13,041 residents. The median age is 41.

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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