Demographics
Whyalla is approximately 4.23 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Whyalla was 3635. The population is 51% male and 49% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Whyalla are $1800 to $2399. The most common weekly income bracket is $300 to $399 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $150 to $199.Description
Whyalla is the third most populous city in the Australian state of South Australia after Adelaide and Mount Gambier. At June 2015 Whyalla had an estimated urban population of 22,654. Whyalla is a seaport located on the east coast of the Eyre Peninsula. The town is known as the "Steel City" due to its integrated steelworks and shipbuilding heritage. Whyalla's primary appeal lies in the fishing available in the Spencer Gulf; the enduring interest in the steel industry which is now over 100 years old; and the interesting museums and lookouts in the local area. Whyalla is located on the eastern coast of the Eyre Peninsula 75 km south of Port Augusta and 382 km north of Adelaide.