Whyalla Norrie, SA 5608 — Suburb Profile
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In short
Whyalla Norrie is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5608, home to 6,288 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Unincorporated SA local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 233 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,288
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,071 /week
- Median personal income
- $596 /week
- Median family income
- $1,444 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Whyalla
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - Outback
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Grey
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $180 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $953
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Long Street Primary School
- Samaritan:Our Lady Help of Christians Campus
- Sunrise Christian School Whyalla
- Edward John Eyre High School
- Fisk Street Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 cafés
- 25 restaurants
- 9 pubs and bars
- 117 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 97.5% of the 3,868 resolvable premises in Whyalla Norrie. 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: 2.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 97.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,009 across postcode 5608 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 615 violent offences, 568 property damage, 544 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Whyalla Norrie?
Whyalla Norrie (SA 5608) had 6,288 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Whyalla local government area.
What is the median rent in Whyalla Norrie?
The median advertised rent in Whyalla Norrie is $180/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Whyalla Norrie?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Whyalla Norrie covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Long Street Primary School (0.9 km), Samaritan:Our Lady Help of Christians Campus (1.2 km), Sunrise Christian School Whyalla (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Whyalla Norrie?
Whyalla Norrie is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (97.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Whyalla Norrie?
Across postcode 5608, 2,009 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (615), property damage (568), theft (544). 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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