Suburbs Whetstone

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Whetstone QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Whetstone, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Whetstone QLD is 70 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Whetstone is $833 per week ($43,316 per year). Median rent in Whetstone is $69 per week ($299 per month). Whetstone has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Whetstone has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whetstone is $2,167.

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📍 Whetstone, Queensland — 28.4477°S, 150.8579°E

Whetstone Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Whetstone Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$833/wk
$43,316 per year
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Median Rent
$69/wk
$299 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Whetstone Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (35) Female 46.2% (30)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
70 people · 555.1 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,958
Family income/wk

Whetstone Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Whetstone Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 11 dwellings

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

Whetstone Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Whetstone Religion

Anglican
45.3%
No Religion
29.7%
Catholic
17.2%
Lutheran
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Whetstone Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.8%

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

Whetstone Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 28 people
⏰
Employed part-time
23.2% 13 people
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Not in labour force
26.8% 15 people

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

Whetstone Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.8%
Bachelor Degree
31.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%

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

Whetstone Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Whetstone Field of Study

Management & Commerce
28.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
28.6%
Agriculture & Environment
21.4%
Education
21.4%

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

Whetstone Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Whetstone Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
30.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
30.0%
$4,000+/wk
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Whetstone Marital Status

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Married
53.2% 33
↔️
Separated
16.1% 10
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Never married
30.6% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Whetstone Ancestry

Australian
37.9%
English
29.5%
Scottish
15.8%
Irish
5.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.2%
German
4.2%
Hungarian
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Whetstone School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
26.7%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
26.7%
Secondary — Government
26.7%
Primary — Government
20.0%

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

Whetstone Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
3.0% 4
✅
No need for assistance
97.0% 130

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

Whetstone Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.4% 10
—
Not a volunteer
83.6% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Whetstone How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.0%
Walked only
28.0%

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

Whetstone Car Ownership

1 vehicle
12.0%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
28.0%
4+ vehicles
20.0%

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

Whetstone Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
25.0%
4 bedrooms
56.3%
6+ bedrooms
18.8%

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

Whetstone Population Mobility

16.7%
moved in the last year
27.5%
moved in the last 5 years
66.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Whetstone Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
144
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Whetstone Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Arthritis
3

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

Whetstone Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.6%
$1-$149/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
6.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.5%
$3,500+/wk
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Whetstone Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
53.2%
Couple — no children under 15
21.0%
Couple — no children
17.7%
One parent — no children under 15
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Whetstone Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.0% 10
—
Did not provide
80.0% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Whetstone Children Ever Born

No children
40.0%
3 children
60.0%

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

Whetstone Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
35.1%
5–14 hours
36.8%
30+ hours
10.5%
Did not do domestic work
17.5%

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

Whetstone Household Size

1 person
20.8%
2 persons
29.2%
3 persons
20.8%
4 persons
29.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Whetstone Where Residents Moved From

Same address
60
Moved from QLD
6
Moved from NSW
3

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

Whetstone Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Whetstone Rent Prices & Affordability

5%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $69/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.0%

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

If you earn X in Whetstone

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $69/wk
Left after rent $1,306/wk
Rent share 5.0%

Whetstone vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Doongul
Pop: 35 Income: $412/wk
Bargunyah
Pop: 35 Income: $537/wk
Beach Holm
Pop: 35 Income: $725/wk Rent: $180/wk
Beilba
Pop: 35 Income: $1,624/wk
Cannindah
Pop: 35 Income: $537/wk
Chinghee Creek
Pop: 35 Income: $556/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whetstone

What is the population of Whetstone QLD?

The population of Whetstone QLD is 70 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Whetstone?

The median personal income in Whetstone QLD is $833 per week, or $43,316 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,958 per week.

How much is rent in Whetstone?

Median rent in Whetstone QLD is $69 per week ($299 per month).Rent represents 5.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Whetstone?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whetstone QLD is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Whetstone?

The median age in Whetstone QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Whetstone a good suburb to live in?

Whetstone is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 70.The median income is $833/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 33058. All dollar figures in AUD.