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Whyalla Stuart has an estimated 6,606 residents, up from 6,476 at the 2021 Census — a change of 130 people, or 2.0%. That puts 956 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region, combined with address records verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident population in the suburb of Whyalla Stuart is projected to be approximately 6,606 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 130 people (2.0%) compared to the 6,476 residents counted during the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from a resident base of 6,601 estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 and subsequent address tracking. Such a population size results in a density of 956 persons per square kilometer, matching typical benchmarks observed across places analyzed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Whyalla Stuart's 2.0% post-Census increase is within 2.2 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (4.2%), showing competitive growth. Net overseas migration was the primary driver of these gains, accounting for approximately 91.0% of the overall increase in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are utilized for SA2 zones. Where data is absent, or for periods past 2032, regional projections by age from the SA State Government (released in 2023 using 2021 figures) are aggregated from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, growth in the suburb of Whyalla Stuart is expected to rank in the lower quartile for regional Australia, with projections indicating an increase of 213 persons by 2041, representing a total expansion of 3.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Whyalla Stuart displays very quiet building volumes, averaging 3 new dwellings authorized per year, or 15 dwellings over the five-year timeframe. These modest figures align with the rural character of the locality, where construction responds to specific local needs rather than wider market demand. Because overall volumes are so low, individual projects can heavily distort annual percentages and relative comparisons. Property development in Whyalla Stuart is naturally much lower than the Rest of SA average, and sits below national benchmarks as well. In addition, new approvals have consisted entirely of detached homes, highlighting the rural setting where spacious properties are common.
This focus on standalone housing is higher than historical patterns (which stood at 36.0% at the Census), showing sustained interest in family residences despite density trends. The ratio of 1325 people per dwelling approval underscores this low-intensity building environment. Future forecasts point to Whyalla Stuart adding 208 residents by 2041 according to the latest quarterly calculations. With building volumes remaining low, housing supply could find it difficult to keep pace with demand, which may increase buyer competition and support price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Whyalla Stuart
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 38 current infrastructure and development projects close to Whyalla Stuart, worth an estimated $322 million. 15 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects and planning changes significantly impact area dynamics. AreaSearch has identified 4 projects of interest locally. Key developments include the Sunrise Christian School Expansion, Whyalla Secondary College on George Ave in Whyalla Norrie, and the Reece Plumbing and Bathroom Supply Store in Whyalla.
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Whyalla Beach Splash & Play Plaza
Destination splash and play plaza on the Whyalla foreshore featuring obstacle play with water, nature play and inclusive accessibility elements, plus new shelter and seating. The project forms a key component of the staged Whyalla Foreshore redevelopment. The Australian Government committed $3.14m in funding, matched by Whyalla City Council, bringing the total budget to $6.3m. The project's final construction designs are preparing for tender in September.
Sunrise Christian School Whyalla Expansion
Expansion of Sunrise Christian School Whyalla comprising a new office/administration building, additional classrooms, and new middle school facilities. The project follows an earlier 2022 extension that added an administration building and four classrooms with Australian Government support. The latest facilities officially opened in early May 2026, attended by school and community representatives including Senator Karen Grogan and Deputy Mayor Tamy Pond.
George Ave, Whyalla Norrie
Proposed residential development with 83 dwellings.
Whyalla Foreshore Redevelopment
A staged family-friendly redevelopment centered on the Splash and Play Plaza. Key features include a cuttlefish-themed splash park with water curtains and sprays, an adventure play space inspired by the Whyalla Steelworks heritage, a scooter track, and a wave lawn. Later stages involve a new Foreshore Centre building housing a cafe and Surf Life Saving facilities.
Cuttlefish Cove Experience Project
The Cuttlefish Cove Experience Project is a South Australian Government and Whyalla City Council initiative to investigate tourism infrastructure and visitor experiences around the Giant Australian Cuttlefish breeding aggregation at Point Lowly. The project commenced with a government-funded feasibility study examining improved visitor facilities, dive access, boat experiences and interpretation. As of mid-2026, no construction has commenced and the project remains in the planning phase while tourism activity has been affected by unusually low cuttlefish numbers and temporary environmental protection measures.
Westland Shopping Centre
Eyre Peninsula's largest shopping centre featuring Coles, Woolworths, food court, fashion retailers, and specialty stores. Provides essential retail services to Whyalla region with free parking including undercover options. Central to Whyalla Norrie commercial district.
Whyalla Secondary College
State-of-the-art $100+ million secondary college accommodating 1500 students in years 7-12. Features contemporary STEM-focused learning spaces, multi-level outdoor learning areas, double court gymnasium, performing arts theatre, and expansive sporting fields. Combines three existing government high schools and includes 48 inclusive places for students with disability.
Reece Plumbing and Bathroom Supply Store Whyalla
New Reece plumbing and bathroom supply store on Norrie Avenue, providing retail services for plumbing, bathroom, and construction supplies in Whyalla Norrie.
2,237 residents of Whyalla Stuart are employed, from a labour force of 2,718. Unemployment sits at 17.7%, with participation at 49.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,483, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Whyalla Stuart possesses a mixed workforce of white and blue collar employees, with strong representation in industrial and manufacturing jobs, alongside an unemployment rate of 17.7% according to aggregated statistical data. As of March 2026, 2,237 residents are employed, while the local unemployment rate sits 12.2% above the Regional SA average of 5.5%, and workforce participation is low at 49.5% compared to 58.4% across Regional SA. Census records show only 1.5% of workers worked from home, although Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be kept in mind. The primary employment fields for local workers are manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
The community shows a strong concentration in manufacturing, employing residents at 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for just 0.2% of the workforce, far below the Regional SA average of 14.5%. This mostly residential community seems to have limited local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of working residents against those employed locally during the Census. According to SALM and ABS data aggregated by AreaSearch, the recent 12-month period saw the local labour force contract by 2.7% and total employment fall by 12.0%, leading to an 8.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This contrasted with Regional SA, where employment rose by 1.2%, the labor force expanded by 2.6%, and the unemployment rate increased by 1.4 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) help illustrate potential local trends. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future changes. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Projecting these industry rates onto the local workforce suggests employment in Whyalla Stuart could rise by 5.3% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Whyalla Stuart is $880 a week (about $46,000 a year), with median personal income at $502 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,163 a year against an average of $51,065. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer income in the suburb of Whyalla Stuart falls below the national average according to ATO records compiled for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers is $42,163 and the average is $51,065, compared to Regional SA averages of $48,920 and $58,933. Adjusted for a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates are roughly $46,451 for the median and $56,258 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all ranked between the 1st and 4th percentiles nationally. The $400 - 799 weekly income bracket contains 30.6% of residents (2,021 individuals), unlike the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is largest at 27.5%.
With 46.4% of the population earning under $800 weekly, local spending is constrained by tight household budgets. Housing affordability is a significant concern, with only 84.3% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 3rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Whyalla Stuart had 2,826 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 36% detached houses and 6% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 51% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $160 a week and the median mortgage repayment $967 a month. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Whyalla Stuart at the Census consisted of 36.1% separate houses and 63.8% other dwelling types like semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to Regional SA where houses made up 88.5% and other structures accounted for 11.5%. Home ownership levels lagged the regional benchmark at 23.9%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (25.5%) or rented (50.7%). Typical monthly mortgage payments of $967 and weekly rents of $160 were both below the Regional SA averages of $1,153 and $220. Locally, mortgage costs are well below the national average of $1,863, and rent is also significantly lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Whyalla Stuart counted 2,826 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 42% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 55.6% of households, consisting of couples with children (16.7%), couples without children (21.8%), and single parent homes (16.0%). Non-family households represent the remaining 44.4%, with lone person households making up 41.5% and group living situations at 2.8%. The average household size of 2.1 people is slightly lower than the Regional SA average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
7.2% of adults in Whyalla Stuart hold a university qualification, including 5.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 96% of areas nationally. A further 33.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 85 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 790 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment presents challenges, with university completion rates at 7.2%, far below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted learning programs. Vocational bachelor degrees are held by 5.7% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.0% and graduate diplomas at 0.5%. Technical skills are common, with 38.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (5.7%) and certificates (33.0%). Enrollment rates are high, with 27.8% of local residents participating in education. This comprises 12.5% in primary school, 8.0% in high school, and 2.0% in university or college programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Whyalla Stuart means driving: households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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55.9% of residents in Whyalla Stuart report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 10.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Notable health concerns exist throughout Whyalla Stuart according to chronic disease and mortality metrics, impacting various age brackets. The portion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 47% of the community (~3,120 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 11.4% and 10.7% of the population. Meanwhile, 55.9% of residents reported no chronic conditions, compared to 62.5% in Regional SA. The working-age population shows high rates of chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.5% of the population (1,486 people), which is lower than the Regional SA average of 27.1%, and health metrics for this group align closely with wider trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Whyalla Stuart is largely Australian-born, at 80.7% of residents, with 5.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.1%) and Australian (29.9%). 6.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Whyalla Stuart exhibits lower cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 85.4% of the population, 80.7% born in Australia, and 94.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 37.8% of residents. However, the most distinct religious concentration is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population compared to a regional average of exactly zero. Looking at parent birthplaces, the most common ancestries are English (33.1%), Australian (29.9%), and Scottish (8.1%). There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Welsh ancestry representing 0.9% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 6.2% (compared to 3.3%), and Spanish ancestry at 0.6% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Whyalla Stuart is 41. 25.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 41 years in Whyalla Stuart is lower than the Regional SA average of 47, but older than the national median of 38. Compared to Regional SA, the 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 13.1%, while the 65 - 74 bracket is lower at 11.8%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort increased from 10.1% to 11.1% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.7% to 10.5%. Projections suggest the age profile will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 207 people (40%) from 521 to 729.
The combined age brackets over 65 will make up 77% of total population growth, pointing to an aging local population, while declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 5 to 14 brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Whyalla Stuart
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,476 at the 2021 Census → 6,606 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL41590). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.