Whyalla Norrie

The area has a much higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population than most, at 6.0%. Children under 15 make up 18.8% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

About 17.3% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the South Australian figure of 24.1%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 86.5% of the community. While 6.9% of people use another language at home—higher than most similar areas—this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The community is notably secular, with 56.3% of people reporting no religion. This is far above both the South Australian figure (45.8%) and the national average (38.9%).

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Household incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,444. This is well below the national figure of $2,120.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.2% of people. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent, at 11.5%.

Volunteering is much lower than in most areas, with only 12.5% of people participating. This is well below the South Australian figure of 17.0%.

There are 376 First Nations people in the area. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 21.2% and a typical personal income of $453, both of which are much lower than most areas.

One-parent families are very common at 25.2%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 38.3% of people live alone, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Rental rates are among the highest at this level, with 43.6% of households renting. Typical weekly rent is $180, which is far below the national figure of $375.

Public transport use is much higher than most similar areas, and 13.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is well above the national figure of 7.4%.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.8% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas, though well below the national figure of 14.5%.

Unemployment is much higher than most areas at 9.1%, well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in manufacturing or health care and social assistance.

The area has very high rates of recorded offences, particularly for theft, property damage, and assault, which are among the highest at this level.

The area is very walkable, with 98.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. This is far above the South Australian average of 76.1%.