Whyalla Stuart at a glance
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
6,476
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Whyalla Stuart.
The postcode for Whyalla Stuart is 5608 (SA).
Whyalla Stuart (5608) sits in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region of South Australia.
Whyalla Stuart has roughly 6,476 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 Stuart scores 44/100 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 Stuart's population at 6,476, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (47% own, 49% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (42%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
6,476
Median age
41
Family households
56%
Lone person
42%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$209/wk
Owner occupied
47%
Renter occupied
49%
At a deeper level
6,476
Median age: 41
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
807
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.
44
0
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Whyalla Stuart.
Local schools for Whyalla Stuart
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Government School Catchment
Whyalla Secondary College
Long Street Primary School
Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6
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Frequently asked
About Whyalla Stuart.
- What is the Whyalla Stuart postcode?
- Whyalla Stuart is in the 5608 postcode, in SA, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- Where is Whyalla Stuart?
- Whyalla Stuart is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5608, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- What is the average rent in Whyalla Stuart?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $209.
- What schools are in Whyalla Stuart?
- There are 11 schools serving Whyalla Stuart on this page, including Whyalla Secondary College, Long Street Primary School, Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6.
- How walkable is Whyalla Stuart?
- Whyalla Stuart has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Whyalla Stuart?
- Whyalla Stuart is close to Mullaquana, Whyalla Jenkins, Whyalla Norrie East, Whyalla Norrie North, Whyalla Norrie.
- What is the population of Whyalla Stuart?
- The population of Whyalla Stuart is approximately 6,476 (2021 Census). 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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