Whyalla Norrie, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Whyalla Norrie is a small city in South Australia, Australia with a population of 6,288. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

6,288 Population 8/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
13.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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About Whyalla Norrie

Whyalla Norrie is a suburb of Whyalla on the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia. It was gazetted as a distinct suburb in 1967, and had its boundaries altered in 1975 and 2000. It is bounded by Iron Knob Road, Norrie Avenue, Broadbent Terrace and MacDouall Stuart Avenue. It is part of the City of Whyalla.

People

Population6,288
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain13.9 in/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population6,288
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates-33.0290°, 137.5392°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation13.9 inches (354 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Whyalla Norrie

Whyalla Norrie is a small city in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 6,288. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Climate in Whyalla Norrie

Whyalla Norrie has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.5°C), the coldest is Jul (11.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 260 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 18.3° / 30.7° 21.3
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 18° / 29.5° 20.1
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 15.6° / 27.4° 14.9
Apr 18.2°C / 65°F 12.3° / 24.2° 16.3
May 14.6°C / 58°F 8.9° / 20.4° 20.5
Jun 11.7°C / 53°F 6.3° / 17.1° 29.6
Jul 11.2°C / 52°F 5.3° / 17.2° 17.6
Aug 12.3°C / 54°F 5.8° / 18.8° 20.4
Sep 15°C / 59°F 8.3° / 21.8° 24.1
Oct 17.8°C / 64°F 11.3° / 24.4° 22.9
Nov 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 27° 25.5
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 16.2° / 28.5° 27.0
Whyalla Norrie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area798.9 sq mi (2,069.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates33.0290°S, 137.5392°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.9"
63% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.26"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 17, 2024.

May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 115 km
Jun 5, 2010 23 km NW of Cowell, Australia M4.7 97 km
Jan 26, 2009 25 km NE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 140 km
Oct 15, 2011 73 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.6 146 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 136 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 108 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 98 km
Jul 30, 2010 21 km NNE of Quorn, Australia M4.2 110 km
Nov 13, 1995 30 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.2 110 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 110 km
Jun 14, 2001 56 km N of Quorn, Australia M4.1 143 km
Apr 24, 2017 29 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.0 112 km
May 6, 1998 near the coast of South Australia M3.7 142 km
Feb 26, 1998 50 km NNW of Cowell, Australia M3.6 77 km
Dec 17, 1992 1 km SE of Peterborough, Australia M3.5 123 km
Apr 12, 2001 30 km WNW of Peterborough, Australia M3.4 94 km
Jul 17, 2006 55 km S of Cowell, Australia M3.4 140 km
Aug 1, 2002 72 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M3.3 149 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 122 km
Nov 29, 1991 46 km N of Quorn, Australia M3.3 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
July 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Wettest
November 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in

Whyalla Norrie has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.3") and March the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Whyalla Norrie

Institution Type Founded Website
UniSA Whyalla Campus University - ,

Schools in Whyalla Norrie

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
TAFE - - - -
Nicholson Avenue Primary School - - - -
Long Street Primary School - - - -
Edward John Eyre High School - - - -
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Museums in Whyalla Norrie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mount Laura Station-National Trust

Libraries in Whyalla Norrie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Whyalla Library0.0

Cafes in Whyalla Norrie

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mint Cafe

Cinemas in Whyalla Norrie

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Whyalla Country Arts

Clinics in Whyalla Norrie

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #697061729

Gas Stations in Whyalla Norrie

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol

Banks in Whyalla Norrie

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BankSA

Shopping Malls in Whyalla Norrie

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Westlands Shopping Centre

Stadiums & Teams in Whyalla Norrie

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Whyalla Norrie

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Augusta AirportPUGMedium Airport
Port Pirie AirportPPIMedium Airport
Whyalla AirportWYAMedium Airport
Cowell AirportCCWSmall Airport
El Alamein Landing-Small Airport
Quorn Airport-Small Airport
Stirling North/Flinders Field Airport-Small Airport
WILMINGTON RESIDENTIAL AIRPARK-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Whyalla Norrie

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
7 day adventist
Bethel Family Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Revival
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Whyalla Baptist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whyalla Norrie

What is the population of Whyalla Norrie?

Whyalla Norrie has a population of 6,288 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 798.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Whyalla Norrie?

Whyalla Norrie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 13.9 inches.

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