Whyalla Playford
City in South Australia, Australia
Overview
Whyalla Playford is a compact, friendly suburb in South Australia's coastal city of Whyalla, known for its close-knit community and access to natural wonders along the Spencer Gulf. Life here is relaxed, with open parks, local shops, and regular community events forming the backbone of daily activity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
South Australia
Population
2,540
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-33.03°, 137.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,075
Local Cost
$1,350
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
18.5°C
Summer Avg
24.5°C
Winter Avg
12.1°C
Record High
44.7°C
Record Low
2.4°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
264 mm
Internet Speed
35 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
14
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
WYA
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 20 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.