Whyalla Jenkins, SA 5609 — Suburb Profile
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In short
Whyalla Jenkins is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5609, home to 1,961 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Unincorporated SA local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 235 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,961
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,970 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,003 /week
- Median family income
- $2,356 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Whyalla
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - Outback
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Grey
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $265 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,580
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
- Whyalla Stuart Campus R-7
- Stuart High School
- Samaritan:Our Lady Help of Christians Campus
- Fisk Street Primary School
- Edward John Eyre High School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 cafés
- 25 restaurants
- 9 pubs and bars
- 119 parks and reserves
- 11 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 8 supermarkets
- 23 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 62.8% of the 939 resolvable premises in Whyalla Jenkins. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 37.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 62.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 74 across postcode 5609 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 21% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 22 property damage, 22 violent offences, 11 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Whyalla Jenkins?
Whyalla Jenkins (SA 5609) had 1,961 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Whyalla local government area.
What is the median rent in Whyalla Jenkins?
The median advertised rent in Whyalla Jenkins is $265/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Whyalla Jenkins?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Whyalla Jenkins covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Whyalla Stuart Campus R-7 (0.8 km), Stuart High School (0.8 km), Samaritan:Our Lady Help of Christians Campus (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Whyalla Jenkins?
Whyalla Jenkins is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (62.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Whyalla Jenkins?
Across postcode 5609, 74 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were property damage (22), violent (22), break-ins (11). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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