SA5600· Pop. 6,150City of Onkaparinga

WHYALLA

EmergingAffordable, high-yield, growing population — early-cycle opportunity

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

4.6%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

5.7%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WHYALLA shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$320/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+4.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.89%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

WHYALLA is a SA suburb offering moderate rental yield and steady price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 4.6% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 5.7%
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,548/wk

$58k taxable p.a.

Renters

25.9%

71.1% owner-occupier

Median age

45.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.7%

Population growth

+2.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

70%

17% apartments

Degree qualified

25.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

15.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

910 m²

Large block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

243.2 km

Regional

Days on market

55 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

53.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

47 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

45.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

637/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5600

🏫2 Primary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Whyalla Town Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 989

Memorial Oval Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 919

📚Combined (1)

Samaritan College

Catholic · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 979

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

0/ 100

4.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

962ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

37/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 18 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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