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Whyalla, SA 5600
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$445,000
market range $400K-$475K
Median Unit
$215,000
market range $200K-$275K
Gross Yield (houses)
4.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+11.6%
market range +0.0% to +17.5%
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Whyalla market and investor summary
In Whyalla, SA 5600, the median house sells for around $445K, on a gross rental yield of 4.8% for houses. House prices have moved +11.6% over the past year. At 1.1% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.8% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet.
Living in Whyalla: people, income and schools
Whyalla has a resident population of roughly 3,609, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 46, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 64% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $86,000 a year (about $1,660 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to roughly 5.2 times local household income, leaving more headroom than most capital-city markets.
Families have 10 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 31 for walkability and 2 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 3,609
- -1% over 5yr
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $86,000/yr
- Households renting
- 29%
- Family households
- 64%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 10
- avg ICSEA 961
- Unemployment
- 13.6%
- Walk score
- 31/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Whyalla
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Search Whyalla listings →Frequently asked questions about Whyalla
What should I check before investing in Whyalla?
Whyalla has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.8% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +11.6% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Whyalla?
The median property price in Whyalla, SA 5600 is $445K for houses and $215K for units.
What rental yield does Whyalla show?
The gross rental yield in Whyalla is 4.8% for houses. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Whyalla?
House prices in Whyalla are up 11.6% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Whyalla?
The current vacancy rate in Whyalla is 1.1%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Whyalla?
Whyalla has a population of approximately 3,609 residents, with a median age of 46.
What schools are near Whyalla?
There are 10 schools within roughly 5km of Whyalla. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Whyalla affordable to buy in?
A median house in Whyalla costs about 5.2 times the median local household income (more affordable than most capital-city markets). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Whyalla's population growing?
The population of Whyalla has fallen about 1% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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