Eyre Peninsula and South West

Whyalla Stuart

SA5608

Whyalla Stuart at a glance

Walk score

44

Car dependent

Population

6,476

Median age 41

The brief

What to know about Whyalla Stuart.

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.

Side by side

Compare Whyalla Stuart with a nearby suburb.

Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.

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

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$280/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$240/wk

Owner occupied

47%

Renter occupied

49%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

6,476

Median age: 41

Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa

Free appraisal

What’s your home worth in Whyalla Stuart?

A local agent who actually sells in Whyalla Stuart will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.

Reply within 1 business dayNo commitment to listPrivacy

Get property alerts for Whyalla Stuart

Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

528

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY343 (65.0%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON185 (35.0%)

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.

Walk Score

44

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

60

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Whyalla Stuart.

Local schools for Whyalla Stuart

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Whyalla Secondary College

U, 7-12CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

Long Street Primary School

R-6CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6

R-6CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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.
What is the average rent in Whyalla Stuart?
The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $240.
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, Whyalla Norrie East, Whyalla Norrie North.
What is the population of Whyalla Stuart?
Whyalla Stuart has approximately 6,476 residents. The median age is 41.

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 →

Always dated

Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.

No login

No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.

Want a real human to help with Whyalla Stuart?

If you’ve looked at the numbers and want someone to talk it through, whether that’s an agent, broker, accountant or conveyancer, we’ll find the right person for your situation. Free, no commitment.

Get connected