South Australia · Suburb Profile
Whyalla SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Whyalla, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Whyalla SA is 3,609 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Whyalla is $815 per week ($42,380 per year). Median rent in Whyalla is $200 per week ($867 per month). Whyalla has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Whyalla has a population density of 852.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Whyalla is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whyalla is $1,300.
There were 133 recorded offences in Whyalla in 2025-26, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (41 offences).
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Whyalla Population
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Whyalla Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Whyalla Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Whyalla Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Whyalla Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Whyalla Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Whyalla Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Whyalla Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Whyalla Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Whyalla Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Whyalla Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Whyalla Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Whyalla Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Whyalla Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Whyalla Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Whyalla Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Whyalla School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Whyalla Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Whyalla Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Whyalla Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Whyalla How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Whyalla Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Whyalla Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Whyalla Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Whyalla Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Whyalla Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Whyalla Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Whyalla Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Whyalla Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Whyalla Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Whyalla Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Whyalla When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Whyalla Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Whyalla Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Whyalla Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Whyalla Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Whyalla Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 133 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Whyalla Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whyalla
What is the population of Whyalla SA?
The population of Whyalla SA is 3,609 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 852.3 people per km².Whyalla is ranked #2,093 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Whyalla?
The median personal income in Whyalla SA is $815 per week, or $42,380 per year.The median household income is $1,658 per week.Family income is $2,307 per week.Whyalla is ranked #3,337 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Whyalla?
Median rent in Whyalla SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 12.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Whyalla ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Whyalla?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whyalla SA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Whyalla?
The median age in Whyalla SA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Whyalla a good suburb to live in?
Whyalla is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 3,609.The median income is $815/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41585. All dollar figures in AUD.