The Whiteman NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for The Whiteman, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of The Whiteman NSW is 158 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Whiteman is $640 per week ($33,280 per year). Median rent in The Whiteman is $415 per week ($1,798 per month). The Whiteman has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. The Whiteman has a population density of 7.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in The Whiteman is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Whiteman is $1,855.

There were 7 recorded offences in The Whiteman in 2024-25, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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The Whiteman Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

The Whiteman Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$640/wk
$33,280 per year
#6433 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$415/wk
$1,798 per month
#1663 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,855/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

The Whiteman Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (80) Female 50.6% (82)

Population Density

7.7
people per km²
158 people · 20.5 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,916
Family income/wk

The Whiteman Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

The Whiteman Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
46.0% 23 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
54.0% 27 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

The Whiteman Country of Birth

Australia
96.0%
England
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

The Whiteman Religion

No Religion
42.9%
Anglican
29.5%
Catholic
16.7%
Not stated
5.1%
Christian (other)
3.2%
Uniting Church
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

The Whiteman Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
40.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

The Whiteman Employment

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Employed full-time
44.2% 53 people
Employed part-time
19.2% 23 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.5% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
34.2% 41 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

The Whiteman Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
59.6%
Bachelor Degree
19.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.5%
Postgraduate Degree
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

The Whiteman Occupation

Community & Personal Service
25.0%
Clerical & Administrative
20.0%
Professionals
17.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
17.5%
Managers
12.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

The Whiteman Field of Study

Engineering
22.4%
Health
18.4%
Management & Commerce
16.3%
Education
14.3%
Agriculture & Environment
12.2%
Society & Culture
10.2%
Architecture & Building
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

The Whiteman Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

The Whiteman Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
9.6%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
15.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.8%
$4,000+/wk
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

The Whiteman Marital Status

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Married
57.0% 73
↔️
Separated
2.3% 3
📋
Divorced
10.2% 13
🕊️
Widowed
3.1% 4
👤
Never married
27.3% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

The Whiteman Ancestry

English
35.7%
Australian
32.9%
Scottish
10.8%
Irish
6.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.2%
Other
5.2%
German
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

The Whiteman School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
41.4%
Primary — Government
24.1%
Vocational Education
13.8%
Pre-school
10.3%
Secondary — Catholic
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

The Whiteman Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.7% 24
No need for assistance
92.3% 289

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

The Whiteman Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
13.8% 17
Not a volunteer
86.2% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

The Whiteman Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
16.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

The Whiteman How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
88.7%
Did not go to work
11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

The Whiteman Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.5%
2 vehicles
37.9%
3 vehicles
24.1%
4+ vehicles
22.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

The Whiteman Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
7.5%
3 bedrooms
32.1%
4 bedrooms
47.2%
5 bedrooms
13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

The Whiteman Population Mobility

4.8%
moved in the last year
31.9%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

The Whiteman Indigenous Population

5.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
15
Indigenous residents
284
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

The Whiteman Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
18
Diabetes
9
Cancer
8
Arthritis
4
Heart disease
3
Lung condition
3
Asthma
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

The Whiteman Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.6%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.8%
$300-$399/wk
14.6%
$400-$499/wk
5.8%
$650-$799/wk
5.8%
$800-$999/wk
17.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

The Whiteman Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
52.8%
Couple — no children
27.5%
Couple — no children under 15
14.8%
One parent — children under 15
2.8%
One parent — no children under 15
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

The Whiteman Military Service

🏅
Previously served
8.9% 11
👤
Never served
91.1% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

The Whiteman Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
10.7% 13
Did not provide
89.3% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

The Whiteman Children Ever Born

No children
28.3%
1 child
13.0%
2 children
26.1%
3 children
21.7%
4 children
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

The Whiteman When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

The Whiteman Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.3%
5–14 hours
34.9%
15–29 hours
18.6%
30+ hours
14.0%
Did not do domestic work
16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

The Whiteman Household Size

1 person
13.5%
2 persons
48.1%
3 persons
21.2%
4 persons
5.8%
5 persons
5.8%
6+ persons
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

The Whiteman Where Residents Moved From

Same address
140
Moved from NSW
7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

The Whiteman Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
76.2%
Step family — no other children
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

The Whiteman Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 7 total

Other Against Person
2
Property Damage
2
Other Against Property
2
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

The Whiteman Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,770/wk
Median Rent $415/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in The Whiteman

≈ $7,670/month
Median rent $415/wk
Left after rent $1,355/wk
Rent share 23.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

The Whiteman vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About The Whiteman

What is the population of The Whiteman NSW?

The population of The Whiteman NSW is 158 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.7 people per km².The Whiteman is ranked #7,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in The Whiteman?

The median personal income in The Whiteman NSW is $640 per week, or $33,280 per year.The median household income is $1,770 per week.Family income is $1,916 per week.The Whiteman is ranked #6,433 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in The Whiteman?

Median rent in The Whiteman NSW is $415 per week ($1,798 per month).Rent represents 23.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.The Whiteman ranks #1,663 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in The Whiteman?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Whiteman NSW is $1,855. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in The Whiteman?

The median age in The Whiteman NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is The Whiteman a good suburb to live in?

The Whiteman is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 158.The median income is $640/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13859. All dollar figures in AUD.