Whyalla at a glance
Population
3,609
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Whyalla.
The postcode for Whyalla is 5600 (SA).
Whyalla (5600) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.
Whyalla has roughly 3,609 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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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's population at 3,609, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,609
Median age
46
Family households
64%
Lone person
34%
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)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
3,609
Median age: 46
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
225
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
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Whyalla.
Local schools for Whyalla
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Government School Catchment
Memorial Oval Primary School
Whyalla Town Primary School
Nicolson Avenue Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Whyalla.
- What is the Whyalla postcode?
- Whyalla is in the 5600 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
- Where is Whyalla?
- Whyalla is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5600, in the Outback - North and East region.
- What is the average rent in Whyalla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Whyalla?
- There are 11 schools serving Whyalla on this page, including Memorial Oval Primary School, Whyalla Town Primary School, Nicolson Avenue Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Whyalla?
- Whyalla is close to Whyalla Dc, Whyalla Playford, Whyalla Norrie East, Whyalla Norrie North, Whyalla Norrie.
- What is the population of Whyalla?
- The population of Whyalla is approximately 3,609 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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