Pilot Communities / Whyalla
Whyalla
Social Capital Level
Very low to very high
Social Infrastructure
0 to 0.7 sites per 100 people
Social Capital and
Social Infrastructure
in Whyalla
Insights
Across Whyalla, patterns of social capital reflect a community in transition.
Long-established neighbourhoods show strong, close-knit ties supported by familiar gathering places. In contrast, newer residential or lower socio-economic areas reveal lower levels for connection.
Our validation found that residents mentioned a lack of trust in government, which aligns with the quantitative measure of linking ties.
In Whyalla, we found:
- Medium bonding ties
- Low to high bridging ties
- Low to medium linking ties
- Social infrastructure density rating from 0 to 0.7
True resilience is when people trust the institutions that stand beside them in times of need.
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A look at
Social Capital
in Whyalla
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In Whyalla, most neighbourhoods show medium levels of bonding ties, highlighting strong trust and close connections across much of the region.
East Whyalla, home to many long-term and retired residents who are deeply involved in local life, reflects higher levels of bridging ties than most neighbourhoods.
However, linking ties are generally lower, pointing to weaker trust and connection between neighbourhoods and institutions.
The maps below show the level of ties in each SA1 neighbourhood, ranging from very low (light) to very high (dark). Explore more in the mapping tool.
A look at
Social Infrastructure
in Whyalla
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Social infrastructure density scores range from 0 to 0.7 sites per 100 people across Whyalla.
As a regional city, it’s a place where local community networks play a vital role in resilience. In Whyalla, social infrastructure is powered by social businesses, open spaces and community places that bring people together and strengthen bridging ties.
The maps below reveal where connection happen – showing the places and spaces that foster connection, overlaid with bridging tie levels. Explore more in the mapping tool.
Whyalla’s strong local ties lay the foundation for resilience – and measurement shows where those connections can grow.
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BENEFITING COMMUNITIES
Building stronger communities through measurement
The National Social Capital + Social Infrastructure Measurement Framework and mapping tool align with Australian and international policies and commitments to disaster risk reduction and resilience.
They help Australians and organisations to:
- Measure: understand where connections exist and where they need to be strengthened.
- Plan: embed people and community connection as a key part of planning and future decision-making.
- Communicate: make the invisible visible and change the way we talk about resilience.
By focusing on social capital and social infrastructure measurement, communities across Australia can become more connected, resilient, and better prepared for future challenges.
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