Question 1

Is Whyalla Stuart a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Whyalla Stuart is a mostly residential coastal suburb of Whyalla with modest, predominantly single-storey mid to late 20th century homes and pockets of newer infill. It attracts workers, young families and retirees seeking straightforward coastal living; everyday life revolves around local shops, schools and parks, while seaside recreation, fishing and walking along the foreshore are popular. Main roads link residents to the city centre, the industrial and harbour areas and regional routes.

About 6,476 people live in Whyalla Stuart, with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $880 a week. Family types are mixed, with couple families (with and without children) making up 68.9% of families, and homes most often rented (50.7%). The suburb has been nominated for a proposed temporary worker accommodation village of roughly 380 beds, local works have upgraded Jubilee Park amenities and there is a council greening project plus planning for a new single-storey educational building at 20 O'Dea Street.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Whyalla Stuart?

Accepted Answer

In Whyalla Stuart, the figures show a house rent of $310 a week would take about 35.2% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the last Census, which is a sizeable share. Buying is further out: a median house price of $389,000 works out to about 8.5 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, which sits in the high multiple range against those incomes. On these figures, renting looks the less stretched option compared with buying, but whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Whyalla Stuart a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Whyalla Stuart climbed 47.6% over the past 12 months, a large rise in what houses are worth. House rents rose 10.7% over the same period, a strong increase but substantially smaller than the jump in values. For someone weighing Whyalla Stuart as an investment, the figures point to much larger capital growth than rental income growth over the year, and which of those outcomes matters to you will depend on your goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$389K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	47.6%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	27	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	57	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$310	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	10.7%	N/A

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