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Where is Whyalla, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Whyalla is located on the eastern coast of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, about 380 kilometres northwest of Adelaide. It lies between the Spencer Gulf and the arid inland landscapes of the Eyre Peninsula. It is famous for its steelworks industry, shipbuilding history, and as a hub for fishing and port activities.

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Facts about Whyalla, Australia

Country	Australia
State	South Australia
Region	Far North / Eyre Peninsula
Location	On the eastern coast of the Eyre Peninsula, on the shores of Spencer Gulf
Coordinates	33.03° S, 137.57° E
Local Government Area	City of Whyalla
Founded	1901 (as a port town); developed industrially in 1920s
Original Name	Whyalla (derived from the Aboriginal word “Waiyala,” meaning “place of water”)
Elevation	~9 m
Population	Approx. 22,000
Area	Approx. 1,360 sq km (LGA)
Time Zone	ACST (UTC+09:30), ACDT (UTC+10:30 in summer)
Postcode	5600
Major Waterways	Spencer Gulf, Whyalla Harbour
Top Attractions	Whyalla Conservation Park, Hummock Hill Lookout, Whyalla Maritime Museum, Mount Laura Homestead Museum, Whyalla Foreshore & Sculpture Trail.
Demonym	Whyalla residents
Main Industries	Steel production, manufacturing, port & shipping, mining services, tourism
Nearest Airport	Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Website	https://www.whyalla.sa.gov.au

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