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Whyalla, SA
R-Score 93 / 100 — ranked #1,098 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Among the strongest markets in the country right now
Current buyer and rental conditions here rank in the top tier of the 15,000 suburbs we measure this month.
Scores describe measured market conditions — not personal advice, and not a forecast.
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| Indicator | Whyalla Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 93 / 100 | Ranked #1,098 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $415,000 | +9.2% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $440/wk | Implies a 5.5% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 5.5% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 99 days | Part of Whyalla (SA) council area (LGA avg R-Score 77/100) |
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Whyalla SA FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Whyalla, SA
Is Whyalla SA a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Whyalla (SA 5600) scores 93/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #1,098 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Among the strongest markets in the country right now. Key fundamentals include a median price of $415,000, median rent of $440/wk, gross yield of 5.5%, and vacancy of 5.5%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Whyalla SA?
The current median property price in Whyalla (SA) is $415,000 (Oct 2026), representing a +9.2% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Whyalla currently spend a median of 99 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Whyalla SA?
In Whyalla (SA), the median weekly asking rent is $440/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 5.5%. The suburb vacancy rate is 5.5% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Whyalla SA?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Whyalla against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Whyalla Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Whyalla SA located in?
Whyalla (SA, postcode 5600, 5608) is located in the Whyalla council area (LGA). Across Whyalla, the council-wide average R-Score is 77/100 across 9 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.