Whyalla Norrie at a glance
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
6,288
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Whyalla Norrie.
The postcode for Whyalla Norrie is 5608 (SA).
Whyalla Norrie (5608) sits in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region of South Australia.
Whyalla Norrie has roughly 6,288 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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 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's population at 6,288, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
6,288
Median age
39
Family households
59%
Lone person
38%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
44%
At a deeper level
6,288
Median age: 39
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
942
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.
26
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Whyalla Norrie.
Local schools for Whyalla Norrie
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Government School Catchment
Whyalla Special Education Centre
Nicolson Avenue Primary School
Whyalla Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Whyalla Norrie.
- What is the Whyalla Norrie postcode?
- Whyalla Norrie is in the 5608 postcode, in SA, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- Where is Whyalla Norrie?
- Whyalla Norrie is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5608, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- What is the average rent in Whyalla Norrie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Whyalla Norrie?
- There are 11 schools serving Whyalla Norrie on this page, including Whyalla Special Education Centre, Nicolson Avenue Primary School, Whyalla Secondary College.
- How walkable is Whyalla Norrie?
- Whyalla Norrie 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?
- Whyalla Norrie is close to Whyalla Norrie East, Whyalla Norrie North, Mullaquana, Whyalla Playford, Whyalla Stuart.
- What is the population of Whyalla Norrie?
- The population of Whyalla Norrie is approximately 6,288 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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