Whyalla Norrie
SAWhyalla Norrie is a declining suburb in SA with 6,288 residents.
- SAL code
- 41588
- SA2
- 406011136
- Population
- 6,288
- LGA
- Whyalla
Whyalla Norrie, SA had 6,288 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 1.4% decline over the last five years. The predominant age group is 45-54 years, and the median age sits at 39. Households are most often couples without children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $953 a month. Around 53.9% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 43.6%. Most dwellings are townhouses or semi-detached homes, making up 54.8% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 17 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?6,288
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
-1.4%
3yr: -0.8% · 10yr: -4.2%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,071/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
39
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?1/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?13.7%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
13
4 primary, 1 secondary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?7
3 long day, 1 OSHC
Parks & green space
?17
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?3
Whyalla · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.
Median House Sale Price
No data for this suburb
VGV suppresses suburbs with too few sales per quarter
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from SA police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Whyalla (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Whyalla Norrie suburb alone is ~6,288 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 22,003 to 21,641 over 24 years, averaging -0.1% per year.
Schools
13 in suburbSector
13 public
Type
4 primary · 1 secondary · 1 special
Total enrolment
1,794(6 of 13 reporting)
Avg per school
299
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for SA.
Source when available: SA Department for Education — School Zones (primary + high).
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 17.5%Predominantly townhouses (54.8%), mixed tenure (53.9% own or mortgage), built for families (71% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
SA 28%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
This suburb falls outside every bushfire polygon mapped by the relevant authority. Always confirm at the property address — local conditions and unmapped overlays can still apply.
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: SA DHUD Bushfire Hazards Overlay and DEW Flood Mapping.
Flood risk
Source: SA DEW Flood Mapping
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
8 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL_NEIGHBOURHOOD | General NeighbourhoodResidential | 61.1% | 4.44 km² |
| EMPLOYMENT | EmploymentIndustrial | 11.2% | 0.82 km² |
| OPEN_SPACE | Open SpaceRecreation | 8.2% | 0.60 km² |
| COMMUNITY_FACILITIES | Community FacilitiesSpecial use | 6.1% | 0.44 km² |
| RECREATION | RecreationRecreation | 5.7% | 0.42 km² |
| SUBURBAN_ACTIVITY_CENTRE | Suburban Activity CentreBusiness | 4.3% | 0.31 km² |
| URBAN_ACTIVITY_CENTRE | Urban Activity CentreBusiness | 2.1% | 0.15 km² |
| LOCAL_ACTIVITY_CENTRE | Local Activity CentreBusiness | 1.3% | 0.10 km² |
Source: SA Planning and Design Code Zones (ZONE_SA/2026-04-30/7965b1556505eb71) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.