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Whyalla

24,877 km²

Most residents in Whyalla enjoy an easy daily commute, with a huge majority living within a short walk of schools, parks, and public transport. This regional hub is a highly walkable place where essential services are conveniently close to home. While it offers great accessibility, the community faces significant challenges, particularly for its First Nations population who experience much higher unemployment and lower incomes than the national average.

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First Nations

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First Nations people in Whyalla are generally younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 23. However, they face tough economic hurdles; unemployment is 22.0%, which is well above the national rate of 12.3%, and typical household incomes are far below those across Australia.

1,180 First Nations people

23 yrs Median age Here 23 yrs SA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

28.5% Year 12 Here 28.5% SA 34.7% Aus 37.0%

22.0% Unemployment Here 22.0% SA 15.6% Aus 12.3%

$447 Median income Here $447 SA $487 Aus $540

$898 Household income Here $898 SA $1,282 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Whyalla is very walkable, with a score of 6.2 that is a little above the state average. This is reflected in the high number of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services (66.5%) and schools (82.2%), far exceeding the figures for South Australia.

6.2 Walk score

6.3 Types ≤15 min