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Property Investment in Whyalla, SA

9 suburbs in Whyalla council area · Population ~21,720 · 11,308 dwellings · 1,071 km²

Whyalla Council Average R-Score 81 / 100 — top suburb in Whyalla scores 90/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Whyalla90

Highest R-Score out of 9 suburbs in Whyalla

Whyalla council average81

Across 5 scored suburbs in Whyalla

Suburb medians in Whyalla range from $345,000 to $655,000.

3-year population movement: -0.9%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.2% of stock (~18 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $4.3B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (16%), Retail Trade (12%), Education and Training (11%), Manufacturing (11%).

Typical suburb median price$415,000

Across 9 suburbs in Whyalla (Sept 2026) · ~121 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4.8%

Median asking rent ~$425/wk · Vacancy 4.4%.

Top suburb R-Score in Whyalla90/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Whyalla

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Whyalla (South Australia).

Is Whyalla (SA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Whyalla (South Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 81/100 across 9 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 90/100. Across Whyalla, the typical suburb median price is $415,000, median weekly rent is $425/wk, gross rental yield is 4.8%, and vacancy sits at 4.4%.

Which suburbs in Whyalla have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Whyalla (SA) are Whyalla Jenkins (90/100, median $467,555), Whyalla Stuart (90/100, median $390,000), Whyalla (88/100, median $365,000), Whyalla Playford (85/100, median $415,000), Whyalla Norrie (51/100, median $415,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Whyalla?

Across Whyalla (SA), the median suburb property price is $415,000, median asking rent is $425/wk, and median gross yield is 4.8%, with homes averaging 121 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Whyalla include Whyalla (6.3%), Whyalla Playford (5.3%), Whyalla Jenkins (4.8%).

What are the demographics and size of the Whyalla council area?

Whyalla is a Local Government Area in South Australia with an ABS estimated resident population of 21,720, approximately 11,308 dwellings, covering 1,071 sq km.

What are the best streets in Whyalla (SA)?

Every street across all 9 suburbs in Whyalla is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.