Whyalla, SA 5600

Outback - North and EastAll suburbs in postcode 5600

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Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rent in Whyalla

Weekly rent (house)
$455/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data

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What to know about Whyalla

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.

What it’s like to live here

Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 285 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Schools in Whyalla

Schools serving Whyalla: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Memorial Oval Primary School

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Whyalla Town Primary School

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Nicolson Avenue Primary School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

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%
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
29%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

300 offences recorded in 2025-26

Top offence categories
OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY221 (73.7%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON79 (26.3%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of June 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
285 mm
Hottest month, avg max
31.2°C
Coldest month, avg min
5.8°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions 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 suburb in the Outback - North and East area, SA 5600.
What is the average rent in Whyalla?
The median weekly rent for houses is $455, 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 Playford, Whyalla Norrie North, Whyalla Norrie East, Whyalla Norrie, Mullaquana.
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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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