Moving to Whyalla Norrie SA 5608
What the official numbers say about living in Whyalla Norrie — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $180 a week, against a median household income of $1,071 a week.
About 55% of homes are owner-occupied and 44% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the townhouse.
Who you'll be living with
Whyalla Norrie shrank 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (6,712 → 6,288 people).
Around 59% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Filipino, Tamil.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Whyalla Norrie scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (91% of workers).
Nearest airport: Whyalla Airport, 4.1 km south-west.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 233 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 10 schools · 7 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 12 parks — see them all on the Whyalla Norrie profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Edward John Eyre High School 150 m · TAFE 450 m · Nicholson Avenue Primary School 1000 m · Samaritan College 1 km · Fisk Street Primary School 1.1 km · Samaritan College 1.2 km · Long Street Primary School 1.6 km · Whyalla High School 4.1 km
Groceries: ALDI 550 m · Woolworths 800 m · Coles 800 m · Jenkins Grocer 1.2 km · Foodland 1.7 km
Parks and reserves: Civic Park 500 m · Whyalla Stuart Reserve 1.3 km · Ramke Park 1.8 km · Haynes Park 1.9 km · McGee Family Park 2.1 km · Wetlands Recreation Park Lands 2.2 km · Whyalla Wetlands 2.2 km · Parfitt St Reserve 2.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Whyalla Norrie, most often seen first: Silver Gull · Grey Teal · Hoary-headed Grebe · Red Wattlebird · Welcome Swallow · Chestnut Teal.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Whyalla Norrie, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whyalla Norrie here | 6,288 | — | 1/10 | 2% |
| Whyalla Stuart | 6,476 | — | 1/10 | 2% |
| Whyalla Playford | 2,540 | — | 3/10 | 1% |
| Whyalla Jenkins | 1,961 | — | 6/10 | 1% |
| Whyalla | 3,609 | — | 4/10 | 3% |
| Port Pirie West | 2,556 | — | 1/10 | 2% |
| Risdon Park | 3,878 | — | 1/10 | 1% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Whyalla — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Grey — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5608 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Whyalla Norrie profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $180 a week, and about 44% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 6,712 people to 6,288. It sits about 233 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line. Local government is Whyalla council, and the federal seat is Grey.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Whyalla Norrie vs Whyalla Stuart · Whyalla Norrie vs Whyalla Playford.
Nearby guides: Whyalla Stuart · Whyalla Playford · Whyalla Jenkins · Whyalla · Port Pirie West · Risdon Park.
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