Eyre Peninsula and South West
Whyalla Norrie East
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
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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
13,041
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
26
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Whyalla Norrie East.
Local schools for Whyalla Norrie East
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Whyalla Special Education Centre
Nicolson Avenue Primary School
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.
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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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