Whyalla is a smaller suburb in South Australia within the Whyalla local government area (postcode 5600). With a population of 3,609, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 46. Households earn a median income of $86K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

Units have a median price of $180,000 (+12.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $305. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 8.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Whyalla is served by 3 schools, including 2 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 962, which is around the national average of 1,000. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Whyalla LGA is moderate at 6,983 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Whyalla offers a gross rental yield of 8.8%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($180K/$950K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 2.1x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +12.1% year-on-year.