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Whyalla Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Whyalla, SA 5600 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2024 Rent 2021
Median House Price
$603,000
2024 data · estimate
Gross Rental Yield
1.7%
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Weekly Rent
$200
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Renter Demand
46%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
3.2%
Rental market indicator
Population
3,609
Suburb residents
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📍 Suburb Overview

State SA
Postcode 5600
Median house price $603,000
Median unit price —
Weekly rent (median) $200/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 1.7% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 46.4%
Vacancy rate 3.24%
Population 3,609
Median household income $86,216/yr
Owner-occupied 53.6%
Median age 46 yrs
Total dwellings 916

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Higher reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 70

Whyalla shows above-average reported crime compared with other SA suburbs, based on 2025 state police data.

Source: SA police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2024 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

🔵 Vacancy 3.2% — balanced rental market
⚠️ Price is an estimate — limited recent transaction data available
⚠️ Rent data is from 2021 — may not reflect current market
⚠️ Higher reported crime (70 incidents/1,000 residents) — SA reported data 2025
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Price History

Source: SA_ABS_Projected. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 2
Primary 2
Secondary 0
Schools in Whyalla
Memorial Oval Primary School Primary · Government
Whyalla Town Primary School Primary · Government
Neta Kranz Children's Centre Other · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🔄 Compare & Explore

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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $603,000
Deposit (20%) $120,600
Loan (80% LVR) $482,400
Weekly rent $200/wk
Annual rent income $10,400/yr
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Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whyalla a good suburb to invest in?

Whyalla has an average renter proportion. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Whyalla?

The median house price in Whyalla is approximately $603,000 based on 2024 public data (estimate — limited transaction evidence available).

What is the rental yield in Whyalla?

The indicative gross rental yield in Whyalla is 1.7%, based on a median weekly rent of $200 against a median price of $603,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Whyalla compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Whyalla against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is Whyalla a safe suburb?

Whyalla shows above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in SA, based on 2025 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 70 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Whyalla?

Whyalla has 3 known schools, including Memorial Oval Primary School, Whyalla Town Primary School, Neta Kranz Children's Centre. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

Where does PropertyScoutAU get its suburb data?

PropertyScoutAU uses public and government datasets where available, including price, demographic and rental indicators. Coverage varies by suburb and some fields may be estimated or unavailable. See our data sources page for full details.

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