Whyalla Norrie vs Whyalla
The verdict
Whyalla Norrie rates higher for liveability (61 vs 41). Whyalla rates higher for education (35 vs 25). Whyalla is closer to the coast (780 m vs 3.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Whyalla rates higher (28 vs 23/100 in Whyalla Norrie).
Scores
| Whyalla Norrie | Whyalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 25 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 25 | 35 |
| Liveability | 61 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Whyalla Norrie | Whyalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,288 | 3,609 |
| Median age | 39 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,071 | $1,658 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.7% | 27.0% |
| Born in Australia | 76.0% | 75.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Whyalla Norrie — · Whyalla —
Property
| Whyalla Norrie | Whyalla | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $360 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 23 | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 684 | 554 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 334 | 222 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 16,460 | 6,983 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Whyalla Norrie | Whyalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 3 |
| Government | 6 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 915 | 965 |
See the full school list on each profile: Whyalla Norrie · Whyalla
Transport
| Whyalla Norrie | Whyalla | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 204.3 km |
Liveability
| Whyalla Norrie | Whyalla | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 7 |
| Parks | 14 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 780 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 232.9 km | 230.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.1 km | 1.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 61.9 km | 61.9 km |
Population & growth
| Whyalla Norrie | Whyalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,288 | 3,609 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,224 | 3,573 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | -0.26% | -0.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Whyalla Norrie or Whyalla?
Whyalla has the higher residential safety score (Whyalla Norrie 23/100 vs Whyalla 28/100).
Which has better schools, Whyalla Norrie or Whyalla?
Whyalla has a higher average school ICSEA (Whyalla Norrie 915 vs Whyalla 965; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Whyalla Norrie or Whyalla?
Whyalla Norrie and Whyalla have similar transport scores.
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