Whyalla Jenkins SA

Postcode 5609 · Whyalla LGA

Whyalla Jenkins is a small community in South Australia within the Whyalla local government area (postcode 5609). With a population of 1,961, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 33. Households earn a median income of $102K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The current median weekly rent is $428. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,580.

The crime rate in the Whyalla LGA is below average at 3,672 incidents per 100,000 population.

SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education4/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$265
POPULATION
1,961
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age33
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,970
Personal Income /wk$1003
Mortgage /mth$1,580
CRIME (Whyalla LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,672
Total Incidents72
Data: 2024-25