Whyalla, Australia

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

3,623 Population 5/sq mi density

66 ft Elevation 20 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$27,547 median income, 5.2% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

Whyalla, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,547

63% below

$27,547 per capita

Home Value

$112,600

60% below

Median Rent

$563/mo

52% below

Unemployment

5.2%

44% above

Avg Temperature

65°F

342 sunny days/yr

Is Whyalla a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.5 / 5.0 - Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whyalla residents earn a median household income of $27,547 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,547. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 344 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whyalla is $112,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $563/month.

Climate & Weather

Whyalla has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 342 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,623

Median Age46.0 yrs

Density5/mi²

Foreign Born19.8%

Economy

C+

Median Income$27,547

Per Capita$27,547

Unemployment5.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$530

Housing

Home Value$112,600

Rent$563

Ownership70.7%

Housing Units1,449

Climate

Avg Temp65°F

Sunny Days342/yr

Rain13.9 in/yr

Elevation66 ft

Did You Know?

Whyalla was founded in 1901.

19.8% of residents are foreign-born.