Whyalla Playford vs Whyalla
The verdict
Whyalla Playford rates higher for liveability (59 vs 41). Whyalla is closer to the coast (780 m vs 2.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Whyalla rates higher (28 vs 13/100 in Whyalla Playford).
Scores
| Whyalla Playford | Whyalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 25 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 32 | 35 |
| Liveability | 59 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Whyalla Playford | Whyalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,540 | 3,609 |
| Median age | 44 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,429 | $1,658 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.0% | 27.0% |
| Born in Australia | 79.8% | 75.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Whyalla Playford — · Whyalla —
Property
| Whyalla Playford | 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) | $425 | $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 Playford | Whyalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 13 | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 630 | 554 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 512 | 222 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,496 | 6,983 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Whyalla Playford | Whyalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 965 |
See the full school list on each profile: Whyalla Playford · Whyalla
Transport
| Whyalla Playford | 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) | 205.8 km | 204.3 km |
Liveability
| Whyalla Playford | 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 7 |
| Parks | 7 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.2 km | 780 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 232.0 km | 230.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | 1.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 61.4 km | 61.9 km |
Population & growth
| Whyalla Playford | Whyalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,540 | 3,609 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,514 | 3,573 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | -0.26% | -0.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Whyalla Playford or Whyalla?
Whyalla has the higher residential safety score (Whyalla Playford 13/100 vs Whyalla 28/100).
Which has better schools, Whyalla Playford or Whyalla?
Whyalla Playford has a higher average school ICSEA (Whyalla Playford 997 vs Whyalla 965; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Whyalla Playford or Whyalla?
Whyalla Playford and Whyalla have similar transport scores.
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