Whyalla Jenkins vs Whyalla Norrie
The verdict
Whyalla Jenkins rates higher for education (37 vs 25). Whyalla Norrie rates higher for liveability (61 vs 49). Whyalla Norrie is closer to the coast (3.5 km vs 5.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Whyalla Jenkins rates higher (44 vs 23/100 in Whyalla Norrie).
Scores
Whyalla JenkinsWhyalla Norrie
| Whyalla Jenkins | Whyalla Norrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 29 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 37 | 25 |
| Liveability | 49 | 61 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Whyalla Jenkins | Whyalla Norrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,961 | 6,288 |
| Median age | 33 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,970 | $1,071 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.3% | 14.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.0% | 76.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.1 |
Growth: Whyalla Jenkins — · Whyalla Norrie —
Property
| Whyalla Jenkins | Whyalla Norrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $450 | $330 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Whyalla Jenkins | Whyalla Norrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 459 | 684 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 204 | 334 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,672 | 16,460 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Whyalla Jenkins | Whyalla Norrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 7 |
| Government | 0 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 915 |
See the full school list on each profile: Whyalla Jenkins · Whyalla Norrie
Transport
| Whyalla Jenkins | Whyalla Norrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 208.5 km | 206.9 km |
Liveability
| Whyalla Jenkins | Whyalla Norrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 270 | 270 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 4 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.4 km | 3.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 234.2 km | 232.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.0 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 62.9 km | 61.9 km |
Population & growth
| Whyalla Jenkins | Whyalla Norrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,961 | 6,288 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,941 | 6,224 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | -0.26% | -0.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Whyalla Jenkins or Whyalla Norrie?
Whyalla Jenkins has the higher residential safety score (Whyalla Jenkins 44/100 vs Whyalla Norrie 23/100).
Which has better public transport, Whyalla Jenkins or Whyalla Norrie?
Whyalla Jenkins and Whyalla Norrie have similar transport scores.
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