Categories in Whyalla
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Whyalla
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 101 | 47 years |
| Health and medical | 59 | — |
| Automotive | 56 | — |
| Car repair | 54 | 54 years |
| Construction of buildings | 50 | — |
| Wholesale of machinery | 46 | 36 years |
| Restaurants | 38 | — |
| Other construction | 33 | — |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 32 | — |
| Clothing stores | 30 | — |
| Beauty salons | 26 | — |
| Electronics stores | 26 | — |
| Public parks | 25 | — |
| General contractors | 23 | 35 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 23 | — |
Whyalla Facts
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Population | 4,440 |
| Male Population | 2,271 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 2,169 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +87.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +35.5% |
| Median Age | 41.3 years (Male: 41.2, Female: 41.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Whyalla Playford |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -33.03268, 137.56483 |
| Postal Codes | 5600, 5608, 5609 |
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Whyalla Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,370 | 2,931 | 3,277 | 4,113 | 4,440 |
| Population Density | 557.6 / km² | 689.6 / km² | 771.1 / km² | 967.8 / km² | 1,044.7 / km² |
Whyalla Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 25.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whyalla | +73.5% | +40.3% | +25.5% |
| South Australia | +72.6% | +40.2% | +25.5% |
| Australia | +72.6% | +40.3% | +25.5% |
Whyalla Median Age
Median Age: 41.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whyalla | 41.3 yrs | 41.4 yrs | 41.2 yrs |
| South Australia | 39.8 yrs | 40.9 yrs | 38.7 yrs |
| Australia | 37.7 yrs | 38.6 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Whyalla Population Density
Population Density: 1,045 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whyalla | 4,440 | 4.25 km² | 1,045 / km² |
| South Australia | 1.8 million | 984,135 km² | 1.8 / km² |
| Australia | 23.8 million | 7,690,961.5 km² | 3.1 / km² |
Whyalla Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Whyalla
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Whyalla
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Whyalla
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Whyalla CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whyalla | 80,741 tn | 18.18 tn | 18,997.9 tons/km² |
| South Australia | 29,524,673 tn | 16.77 tn | 30 tons/km² |
| Australia | 401,155,564 tn | 16.88 tn | 52.2 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 80,741 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 18,997.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/18 | 3:58 PM | 4.2 | 64.9 km | 10,000 m | 62km NE of Cleve, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/18 | 12:45 PM | 3.3 | 93.8 km | 8,550 m | 8km NNW of Jamestown, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/18 | 2:27 AM | 3.9 | 98.2 km | 10,000 m | 26km ENE of Cleve, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/10 | 9:47 PM | 4.7 | 98.4 km | 15,000 m | near the coast of South Australia | usgs.gov |
| 12/28/08 | 2:02 PM | 3.1 | 77.7 km | 14,000 m | near the coast of South Australia | usgs.gov |
| 12/4/08 | 4:35 PM | 3.1 | 87.5 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of South Australia | usgs.gov |
| 7/8/07 | 8:35 PM | 3.1 | 80.3 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of South Australia | usgs.gov |
| 8/12/06 | 2:20 AM | 3.5 | 53.2 km | 9,000 m | near the coast of South Australia | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/04 | 1:35 PM | 3.2 | 89.8 km | 24,000 m | near the coast of South Australia | usgs.gov |
| 8/13/03 | 2:19 PM | 3 | 80.9 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of South Australia | usgs.gov |
Whyalla
Whyalla /hwaɪˈælə/ is the third most populous city in the Australian state of South Australia after Adelaide and Mount Gambier. It is a seaport located on the east coast of the Eyre Peninsula. The town is known as the "Steel City" due to its integrat..
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