Whyalla Norrie vs Whyalla Playford
The verdict
Whyalla Playford rates higher for education (32 vs 25). Whyalla Playford is closer to the coast (2.2 km vs 3.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Whyalla Norrie rates higher (23 vs 13/100 in Whyalla Playford).
Scores
| Whyalla Norrie | Whyalla Playford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 30 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 25 | 32 |
| Liveability | 61 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Whyalla Norrie | Whyalla Playford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,288 | 2,540 |
| Median age | 39 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,071 | $1,429 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.7% | 23.0% |
| Born in Australia | 76.0% | 79.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Whyalla Norrie — · Whyalla Playford —
Property
| Whyalla Norrie | Whyalla Playford | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $330 | $425 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Whyalla Norrie | Whyalla Playford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 23 | 13 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 684 | 630 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 334 | 512 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 16,460 | 6,496 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Whyalla Norrie | Whyalla Playford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 1 |
| Government | 6 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 915 | 997 |
See the full school list on each profile: Whyalla Norrie · Whyalla Playford
Transport
| Whyalla Norrie | Whyalla Playford | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 206.9 km | 205.8 km |
Liveability
| Whyalla Norrie | Whyalla Playford | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 270 | 270 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 2 |
| Parks | 14 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 2.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 232.9 km | 232.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.1 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 61.9 km | 61.4 km |
Population & growth
| Whyalla Norrie | Whyalla Playford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,288 | 2,540 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,224 | 2,514 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | -0.26% | -0.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Whyalla Norrie or Whyalla Playford?
Whyalla Norrie has the higher residential safety score (Whyalla Norrie 23/100 vs Whyalla Playford 13/100).
Which has better schools, Whyalla Norrie or Whyalla Playford?
Whyalla Playford has a higher average school ICSEA (Whyalla Norrie 915 vs Whyalla Playford 997; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Whyalla Norrie or Whyalla Playford?
Whyalla Norrie and Whyalla Playford have similar transport scores.
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