Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
3/100 Playford Avenue
Zoning & Regional Plan
GDR
General Residential
LEP: City of Whyalla Development Plan
Height Limit
9m (2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
360m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Whyalla is a regional South Australian city with a solid public education infrastructure centred on its primary and secondary colleges. Catholic education options are well-established locally. Families should verify exact catchment boundaries with the SA Department for Education and verify current enrolment policies, as regional demand and capacity can affect zoning.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Whyalla are typically zoned for Whyalla Primary School and Whyalla Secondary College as the main public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Whyalla Primary School
In catchmentWhyalla Secondary College
In catchmentWhyalla Catholic Primary School
Whyalla Catholic Secondary College
Nicolson Avenue Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
3/100 Playford Avenue in Whyalla is located in a residential area with moderate traffic flow. The property has good access to local roads with reasonable connectivity to the town center and industrial areas.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour congestion expected. Light increases during standard commute times (7-9am, 4-6pm) primarily affecting Lincoln Highway as workers travel to industrial and commercial zones.
Public Transport
Whyalla bus services operate in the area with stops approximately 300-500 meters away. Regular local bus routes provide connectivity to the town center and surrounding suburbs.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Whyalla, located on the western Yorke Peninsula adjacent to Spencer Gulf, faces moderate flood risk from both inland stormwater (Steelyard Creek catchment) and coastal inundation scenarios. South Australia's flood overlay framework is less prescriptive than eastern states, but council development plans incorporate flood risk assessments. Historical storm surge and rainfall events have affected low-lying industrial and residential areas.
Planning Controls
- •Development in identified flood risk areas requires flood impact assessment and mitigation measures
- •Minimum floor levels and freeboard requirements for residential and commercial buildings in flood-prone zones
- •Stormwater management and detention basin requirements for new developments
- •Coastal inundation considerations due to proximity to Spencer Gulf
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Whyalla is located on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia within a semi-arid coastal zone with minimal dense vegetation. The area is predominantly industrial, port-related, and residential with limited bushland interface, resulting in a low bushfire risk profile. Standard construction practices are typically sufficient for properties in this locality.
Crime & Safety
Whyalla experiences crime rates notably above South Australian averages, reflecting socioeconomic challenges in this regional industrial city. Theft and assault represent the primary crime categories, consistent with regional trends. Crime levels have remained relatively stable over recent years, though targeted community initiatives continue in the area.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Whyalla's development activity is driven primarily by industrial and port-related infrastructure supporting its legacy manufacturing and heavy industry base, with limited residential growth. The council's priorities focus on waterfront revitalization, stabilizing population through modest infill, and maintaining regional port and logistics connectivity. Development intensity remains low relative to metropolitan SA, reflecting the area's mature industrial economy and population plateau.
Whyalla Waterfront Revitalisation
0.5 kmLong-term waterfront precinct redevelopment incorporating mixed-use, public realm improvements and heritage conservation along the Spencer Gulf foreshore.
Port Bonython Industrial Expansion
12 kmExpansion of heavy industrial and port-related facilities to support mineral export and manufacturing operations in the region.
Residential Infill - Central Whyalla
1 kmSmall-scale residential infill and land releases targeting modest population stabilization in established residential areas.
Whyalla Shopping Centre Precinct Upgrade
0.8 kmRetail and commercial district improvements and minor retail development to support local services.
Lincoln Highway Corridor Improvements
2 kmRoad and transport infrastructure upgrades along key regional highway routes serving Whyalla and surrounding industrial precincts.
Heritage & Conservation
Whyalla is a post-industrial town developed primarily in the 20th century around steel manufacturing. While individual structures of industrial or early civic significance may be noted locally, the suburb lacks formal heritage conservation areas or widespread state heritage register listings typical of older South Australian towns. Most residential properties are relatively modern and fall outside heritage overlay protection.
Nearby Heritage Items