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Whyalla

24,877 km²

Low household incomes mark the landscape of Whyalla, where many residents face financial challenges. The community is an industrial hub in South Australia with a diverse population and a strong First Nations presence. Most people live in a very walkable environment where essential services are close to home. It is a place where accessibility to parks and schools is high, though economic gaps remain stark for some groups.

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First Nations

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First Nations people in Whyalla are younger than those in most areas, with a typical age of 23. However, they face significant hardship, with an unemployment rate of 22.0% and household incomes well below the state and national figures.

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 89.0% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 82.2% near a school. This high level of access is far above the South Australian average, supported by relatively flat terrain.

6.2 Walk score

6.3 Types ≤15 min