Whyalla Stuart
SA 5608 • Rest of SA
About Whyalla Stuart
Whyalla Stuart is an established residential suburb within the City of Whyalla, South Australia's third-largest city situated on the eastern shore of Spencer Gulf, approximately 390 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. With a population of 6,476 across 6.9 square kilometres, the suburb reflects the working-class character of Whyalla, a city built historically around steel manufacturing and heavy industry. The community has a median age of 41 and a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of around 8.6 per cent, contributing to the suburb's diverse social fabric.
Housing affordability is one of Whyalla Stuart's defining advantages, with median weekly rents of just 60 and low mortgage repayments making it one of the most accessible suburbs for first-home buyers and families on modest incomes in South Australia. The suburb benefits from Whyalla's broader amenities including schools, healthcare services, and the Whyalla Shopping Centre, while Spencer Gulf's waterfront is within easy reach. Residents enjoy a quiet, low-density lifestyle with straightforward access to the city centre and the scenic coastal environment of the upper Spencer Gulf.
Whyalla Stuart falls under postcode 5608 and is governed by Whyalla Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Giles electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Grundel Street
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Pattinson Close
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Schulz Avenue
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Eyre Avenue
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Nicolson Avenue
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10 Toal Street
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Bastyan Crescent
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Scott Street
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Phillips Street
Housing 2021 Census
807 state housing + 20 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
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Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 472
- 2. Scotland 154
- 3. Philippines 85
- 4. Germany 33
- 5. New Zealand 31
- 6. Italy 29
- 7. Netherlands 29
- 8. South Africa 28
- 9. Wales 21
- 10. India 17
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)