Eyre vs Whyalla

Eyre and Whyalla are two very different South Australian regions. Eyre is a vast area where First Nations people have a much stronger presence in language, with 19.7% speaking a First Nations language compared to 7.7% in Whyalla. First Nations households in Eyre also have a far higher typical income of $1,637, while the typical figure in Whyalla is $898. In contrast, Whyalla is much more urbanised; its walkability score is 6.2 (very walkable), whereas Eyre is 2.6 (mostly car-dependent).

Since 2011, the two areas have tracked differently in their layout and accessibility. Whyalla provides much better access to essentials, with 89% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport compared to 0% in Eyre. Despite these gaps in infrastructure, both areas are similar in that about 29% of First Nations residents have finished Year 12.