Whyalla Jenkins Postcode
South Australia
Located in South Australia, Whyalla Jenkins is a locality approximately 234 kilometres from Adelaide. The postcode for Whyalla Jenkins is 5609, and residents use the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Whyalla Jenkins has a population of 1,961 (953 males, 1,009 females). The median age is 33 years.
The median weekly household income in Whyalla Jenkins is $1,970, with a median personal income of $1,003 per week.
The median weekly rent is $265 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,580.
In terms of birthplace, 89% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Scotland (79), India (31), and Philippines (28).
87.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 9.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Whyalla Jenkins shows 1,053 people employed (696 full-time, 276 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
The most common occupations are professionals (210), technicians & trades (137), and community & personal service (110).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Whyalla Jenkins has an IRSAD score of 987 placing it in decile 6 (above average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Whyalla Jenkins covers an area of 3.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 639 persons per km².
Statistically, Whyalla Jenkins sits within the Eyre Peninsula and South West area, part of the broader South Australia - Outback region. It falls under the Unincorporated SA local government area.
The federal electorate for Whyalla Jenkins is Grey (Rural).
The 5609 postcode is shared by Whyalla Jenkins along with Cowleds Landing, Middleback Range and Murninnie Beach.
Whyalla Jenkins Details
| Postcode | 5609 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,961 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,970/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,003/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $265 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,580 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 3.1 km² |
| Population Density | 639/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 748 |
| Completed Year 12 | 39.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 57 (2.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.0269 |
| Longitude | 137.5104 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 234 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Eyre Peninsula and South West |
| Local Government | Unincorporated SA |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 446 (22.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 244 (12.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 603 (30.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 437 (22.3%) |
| 65+ years | 225 (11.5%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 160 (8.2%) |
| Asthma | 88 (4.5%) |
| Arthritis | 63 (3.2%) |
| Diabetes | 58 (3.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 48 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 31 (1.6%) |
| Cancer | 24 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 26 (3.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 249 (33.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 306 (41.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 163 (21.9%) |