Outback - North and East
Whyalla Playford
Whyalla Playford at a glance
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
2,540
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Whyalla Playford.
Whyalla Playford (5600) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.
Whyalla Playford has roughly 2,540 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Whyalla Playford scores 28/100 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 Playford's population at 2,540, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,540
Median age
44
Family households
66%
Lone person
32%
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)
$375/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
2,540
Median age: 44
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
79
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.
28
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Whyalla Playford.
Local schools for Whyalla Playford
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Government School Catchment
Nicolson Avenue Primary School
Memorial Oval Primary School
Whyalla Special Education Centre
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Whyalla Playford.
- What is the Whyalla Playford postcode?
- Whyalla Playford is in the 5600 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
- What is the average rent in Whyalla Playford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $375, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Whyalla Playford?
- There are 11 schools serving Whyalla Playford on this page, including Samaritan College, Nicolson Avenue Primary School, Memorial Oval Primary School.
- How walkable is Whyalla Playford?
- Whyalla Playford has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Whyalla Playford?
- Whyalla Playford is close to Whyalla Norrie, Whyalla Norrie East, Whyalla Norrie North, Whyalla Dc, Whyalla.
- What is the population of Whyalla Playford?
- Whyalla Playford has approximately 2,540 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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