Living in
Whyalla, SA

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Whyalla Statistics

Location Details

  • Region

    Eyre Peninsula

  • Population

    21,665

  • Nearest Capital

    385km

  • Nearest Airport

    Whyalla airport 4km

  • Median House Price

    $327,000
  • October Temp °C
    23 / 12

Whyalla was founded as “Hummocks Hill”, and was known by that name until 1916. It is the fifth most populous city in the Australian state of South Australia after Adelaide, Mount Gambier, Gawler and Mount Barker.

Images credit: Tourism Australia & South Australia Tourism Commission (Whyalla Jetty – Isaac Forman)

Whyalla
Community

Living in regional Australia gives you access to a wealth of community services, such as hospitals, libraries, bars and eateries.

Data source: Department of Health Commonwealth declared hospitals [2021], Australia Post. Google [2021]

Amenities within 50km of Whyalla

Hospital
2
Doctors & Allied Health
27
Library
1
Post Office
6
Bars & Eateries
35
Groceries & Convenience
8
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Whyalla
Housing

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Comparison to median State house price

-53%
Property in Whyalla

Based on LGA data

Median House Price

$327,000

Rental House Median Price Per Month

$783

Attached Dwelling Median Price

$172,500

Data source: ABS, [2019, 2020], LGA updated [2021], Corelogic [2025]

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    Whyalla
    Jobs

    Regional Australia is home to thousands of rewarding and diverse jobs. Take a look at the jobs that are currently available in towns and regions that match your wants and needs.

    Median Salary Per Year

    $57,738

    Median Personal Income Per Week

    $1,110

    Median Family Income Per Week

    $664

    Data source: ABS [2016, 2017, 2020]

    Bus Driver - Professional Large Passenger Whyalla Norrie SA 5608 Des's Group
    Whyalla, South Australia Casual
    Posted: Sep 29
    Closes: Oct 29
    V- Retail Assistant (all duties) Salvos Stores Australia
    Whyalla, South Australia Part-time
    Posted: Sep 28
    Closes: Oct 28
    Prosecution Administration Officer South Australia Police
    Whyalla, South Australia Full-time
    Posted: Sep 28
    Closes: Oct 28
    Crane Technician - Whyalla GFG Alliance
    Whyalla, South Australia Full-time
    Posted: Sep 27
    Closes: Oct 27
    PARTS INTERPRETER Ramsey Bros.. Ltd.
    Whyalla, South Australia Full-time
    Posted: Sep 26
    Closes: Oct 26
    ASO2 REGIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER SA Government -SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HOUSING TRUST
    Whyalla, South Australia Other
    Posted: Sep 26
    Closes: Oct 26
    ASO2 Regional Customer Service Officer SA Housing Trust
    Whyalla, South Australia Full-time
    Posted: Sep 26
    Closes: Oct 26
    Customer Care Consultant - Trade Store - Whyalla SA Blackwoods
    Whyalla, South Australia
    Posted: Sep 25
    Closes: Oct 25
    General Manager Kingfish Yumbah Aquaculture
    Whyalla, South Australia Other
    Posted: Sep 25
    Closes: Oct 25
    Chef - Western Hotel Endeavour Group
    Whyalla, South Australia Part-time
    Posted: Sep 25
    Closes: Oct 25
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    Whyalla
    Education

    Time to tick some boxes. Discover what different regions across Australia offer in terms of education and find the places that match your needs.

    Number of Institutions

    22

    Data sources:

    Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority, Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, Wikipedia, 4icu.

    Schools And Universities in Whyalla

    Education within 25KM of Whyalla

    7 Childcare Centres
    memorial oval primary school oshc
    whyalla town primary school oshc
    goodstart early learning whyalla
    tafe sa - whyalla campus child care centre
    sunrise christian school whyalla early learning centre
    sunrise christian school whyalla oshc
    whyalla child care centre
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    9 Primary Schools
    sunrise christian school whyalla
    long street primary school
    nicolson avenue primary school
    samaritan college
    memorial oval primary school
    fisk street primary school
    hincks avenue primary school
    whyalla stuart campus r-7
    whyalla town primary school
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    5 High Schools
    sunrise christian school whyalla
    edward john eyre high school
    samaritan college
    stuart high school
    whyalla high school
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    1 University
    university of south australia

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