Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula, SA

Ceduna Area School

Combined Public

Cleve Area School

Combined Public

Cowell Area School

Combined Public

Cummins Area School

Combined Public

Edward John Eyre High School

Secondary Public

Elliston Area School

Combined Public

Fisk Street Primary School

Primary Public

Hincks Avenue Primary School

Primary Public

Karcultaby Area School

Combined Public

Kimba Area School

Combined Public

Kirton Point Primary School

Primary Public

Koonibba Aboriginal School

Primary Public

Lake Wangary School

Primary Public

Lincoln Gardens Primary School

Primary Public

Lock Area School

Combined Public

Long Street Primary School

Primary Public

Memorial Oval Primary School

Primary Public

Miltaburra Area School

Combined Public

Nicolson Avenue Primary School

Primary Public

Oak Valley Aboriginal School

Combined Public

Poonindie Community Learning Centre

Primary Public

Port Lincoln High School

Secondary Public

Port Lincoln Junior Primary School

Primary Public

Port Lincoln Primary School

Primary Public

Port Lincoln Special School

Special Public

Port Neill Primary School

Primary Public

Streaky Bay Area School

Combined Public

Stuart High School

Secondary Public

Tumby Bay Area School

Combined Public

Ungarra Primary School

Primary Public

Whyalla High School

Secondary Public

Whyalla Special Education Centre

Special Public

Whyalla Stuart Campus R-7

Primary Public

Whyalla Town Primary School

Primary Public

Wudinna Area School

Combined Public

Crossways Lutheran School

Combined Private

Navigator College

Combined Private

Samaritan College

Combined Private

Samaritan College - Our Lady Help of Christians Campus

Combined Private

Samaritan College - St Teresa's Campus

Combined Private

St Joseph's School

Combined Private

Sunrise Christian School Whyalla

Combined Private

About the Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula region

This huge South Australian region covers almost a quarter (or 230,000 km²) of the state's land, and is located in the south and far western reaches of the state. It is home to the major regional centres of Whyalla and Port Lincoln, which is home to approximately 62% of the people who live in the region.

The region boasts a range of beautiful natural landscapes, including 2000 km of pristine coastline, sand ridges and desert areas, and significant National Parks full of native vegetation.

The predominant Aboriginal people groups living in the Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula region at the time of European colonisation were the Nauo, Barngarla, Wirangu, Mirning, and Kokatha people.

Local councils

SA's Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula region includes 12 municipalities: City of Whyalla, City of Port Lincoln, District Council of Ceduna, District Council of Cleve, District Council of Elliston, District Council of Franklin Harbour, District Council of Kimba, District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula, Maralinga Tjarutja Council, District Council of Streaky Bay, District Council of Tumby Bay, and Wudinna District Council.

Climate information

This region enjoys a Mediterranean climate, characterised by warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. In summer, average maximum temperatures range from 29 °C near the coast to 34 °C inland, while winter average maximums sit at about 15-18 °C.

Mean rainfall in the Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula area ranges from approximately 500 mm in the southern coastal reaches of the region to 250 mm inland.

Population

The estimated population of the Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula region is reported as 58,415 as of 2016.

Education

This region of SA is home to numerous primary and secondary schools, particularly in its larger cities, including Whyalla and Port Lincoln. There are also schools servicing the more remote areas of the region.

For students who wish to undertake tertiary studies, the Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula region features a number of TAFE SA campuses, located in Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Ceduna and Wudinna. The region is also home to the Lincoln Marine Science Centre, a campus of Flinders University.

Employment and local businesses

The Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula region has a Gross Regional Product of $3.35 billion and is home to more than 25,000 local jobs. The region's top five industries by number of people employed are agriculture, forestry & fishing, healthcare & social assistance, retail, education & training, and manufacturing.

Although they are not its largest employers, tourism and mining are the region’s fastest-growing industries and have the potential to contribute significantly to the local economy in the future.

Housing

Median house price varies across the Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula region. Whyalla has a median house price of $320,000, while Port Lincoln's median sat at $290,000, both values below the South Australian median.

The region had a median weekly house rental (for a 3-bedroom home) of $255 in Whyalla and $310 in Port Lincoln, both of which are below SA's median.

Events

Tunarama Festival

Where: Port Lincoln, SA

When: Annually, in January

What: A wide array of participation events, cultural displays, and market stalls are open to all who attend South Australia’s largest community festival. The Tunarama Festival is held annually in late January and is a celebration of everything that is best about the Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula region. While there are numerous tours and events on offer, the festival is known for its delicious seafood, providing some of the freshest marine products in the world.

Rodeo by the Sea

Where: Streaky Bay, SA

When: Annually, in November

What: Hosted by the oldest national rodeo organisation in the world, Rodeo by the Sea is the most anticipated on the Eyre Peninsula. The family-friendly festival is fully catered, offering bar facilities and market stalls alongside a number of side amusements to the main rodeo event. With free camping available for ticket holders, this rodeo extends well into the night and makes for a great weekend out!

Colour Tumby

Where: Tumby Bay, SA

When: Annually, in April

What: Add a pop of colour to your autumn with the Colour Tumby Street Art Festival, a weekend festival held every April in the quiet town of Tumby Bay. Featuring street artists from all over the world, the festival is a celebration of an underrated art medium. In addition to community murals and live painting, festival goers can enjoy free film screenings, silent discos, and a selection of great food and drink.

Additional Information

Explore Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula

Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula has 12 subregions. Use the list below or the map above to learn more about individual subregions.

Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula Schools

Government Schools
Independent Schools

Combined

Ceduna Area School CEDUNA SA 5690
Cleve Area School CLEVE SA 5640
Cowell Area School COWELL SA 5602
Cummins Area School CUMMINS SA 5631
Elliston Area School ELLISTON SA 5670
Karcultaby Area School KARCULTABY SA 5654
Kimba Area School KIMBA SA 5641
Lock Area School LOCK SA 5633
Miltaburra Area School WIRRULLA SA 5661
Oak Valley Aboriginal School OAK VALLEY SA 5690
Streaky Bay Area School STREAKY BAY SA 5680
Tumby Bay Area School TUMBY BAY SA 5605
Wudinna Area School WUDINNA SA 5652

Primary

Fisk Street Primary School WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608
Hincks Avenue Primary School WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608
Kirton Point Primary School PORT LINCOLN SA 5606
Koonibba Aboriginal School KOONIBBA SA 5690
Lake Wangary School WANGARY SA 5607
Lincoln Gardens Primary School PORT LINCOLN SA 5606
Long Street Primary School WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608
Memorial Oval Primary School WHYALLA SA 5600
Nicolson Avenue Primary School WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608
Poonindie Community Learning Centre POONINDIE SA 5607
Port Lincoln Junior Primary School PORT LINCOLN SA 5606
Port Lincoln Primary School PORT LINCOLN SA 5606
Port Neill Primary School PORT NEILL SA 5604
Ungarra Primary School UNGARRA SA 5607
Whyalla Stuart Campus R-7 WHYALLA STUART SA 5608
Whyalla Town Primary School WHYALLA SA 5600

Secondary

Edward John Eyre High School WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608
Port Lincoln High School PORT LINCOLN SA 5606
Stuart High School WHYALLA STUART SA 5608
Whyalla High School WHYALLA SA 5600

Special

Port Lincoln Special School PORT LINCOLN SA 5606
Whyalla Special Education Centre WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608

Combined

Crossways Lutheran School CEDUNA SA 5690
Navigator College PORT LINCOLN SA 5606
Samaritan College WHYALLA SA 5600
Samaritan College - Our Lady Help of Christians Campus WHYALLA STUART SA 5608
Samaritan College - St Teresa's Campus WHYALLA SA 5600
St Joseph's School PORT LINCOLN SA 5606
Sunrise Christian School Whyalla WHYALLA NORRIE SA 5608

Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula Census Information

Dwelling Type

What types of residential properties are available in Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula?

Source: ABS 2016 Census GCP
Tenure Type

Which residential properties in Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula are owned, mortgaged or rented out?

Source: ABS 2016 Census GCP
Change in Residence

Did people in Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula change address in the last year?

Source: ABS 2016 Census GCP
Working Population

What age groups are most strongly represented in Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula?

Source: ABS 2016 Census GCP
Top 5 Industries

What industries do people in Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula work in?
- Agriculture forestry and fishing
- Health care and social assistance
- Retail trade
- Education and training
- Manufacturing
Source: ABS 2016 Census GCP
Family Size

How many people live in a household in Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula?

Source: ABS 2016 Census GCP