Whian Whian NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Whian Whian NSW is 179 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Whian Whian is $608 per week ($31,616 per year). Median rent in Whian Whian is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Whian Whian has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Whian Whian has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Whian Whian is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whian Whian is $1,354.

There were 1 recorded offences in Whian Whian in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Whian Whian Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Whian Whian Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$608/wk
$31,616 per year
#6961 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
#3104 of 14,663
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,354/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Whian Whian Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.9% (106) Female 39.1% (68)

Population Density

2.9
people per km²
179 people · 62.5 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Whian Whian Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
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)

Whian Whian Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
60.5% 26 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
39.5% 17 dwellings

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

Whian Whian Country of Birth

Australia
95.9%
England
4.1%

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

Whian Whian Religion

No Religion
60.5%
Not stated
20.4%
Catholic
7.8%
Anglican
5.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.4%
Uniting Church
1.8%
Christian (other)
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Whian Whian Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
72.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.9%

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

Whian Whian Employment

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Employed full-time
28.7% 31 people
Employed part-time
22.2% 24 people
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Unemployed
2.8% 3 people
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Not in labour force
46.3% 50 people

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

Whian Whian Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
40.9%
Certificate III/IV
30.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.7%
Postgraduate Degree
4.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.5%

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

Whian Whian Occupation

Professionals
41.5%
Managers
28.3%
Community & Personal Service
15.1%
Labourers
9.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
5.7%

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

Whian Whian Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
17.0%
Education
17.0%
Health
13.2%
Society & Culture
11.3%
Engineering
9.4%
Agriculture & Environment
7.5%
Creative Arts
5.7%

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

Whian Whian Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Whian Whian Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
8.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
5.4%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
17.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.9%
$4,000+/wk
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Whian Whian Marital Status

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Married
45.5% 66
↔️
Separated
2.8% 4
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Divorced
10.3% 15
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Widowed
4.8% 7
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Never married
36.6% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Whian Whian Ancestry

English
40.6%
Australian
25.4%
Irish
14.2%
Scottish
8.6%
Other
5.1%
Italian
3.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Whian Whian School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
36.4%
Secondary — Government
31.8%
Vocational Education
18.2%
Secondary — Catholic
13.6%

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

Whian Whian Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.1% 9
No need for assistance
96.9% 282

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

Whian Whian Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.3% 28
Not a volunteer
75.7% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Whian Whian Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
35.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Whian Whian How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.3%
Did not go to work
15.4%
Walked only
9.6%
Car (passenger)
7.7%

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

Whian Whian Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.5%
2 vehicles
54.9%
3 vehicles
7.8%
4+ vehicles
13.7%

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

Whian Whian Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
15.0%
3 bedrooms
67.5%
4 bedrooms
17.5%

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

Whian Whian Population Mobility

13.8%
moved in the last year
36.7%
moved in the last 5 years
5.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
47.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Whian Whian Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
286
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Whian Whian Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Diabetes
5
Cancer
4
Arthritis
4
Asthma
4
Lung condition
4
Stroke
4
Kidney disease
3
Heart disease
3

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

Whian Whian Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.7%
$1-$149/wk
2.9%
$150-$299/wk
14.6%
$300-$399/wk
7.8%
$400-$499/wk
7.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
5.8%
$800-$999/wk
13.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Whian Whian Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
39.5%
Couple — no children
33.9%
Couple — no children under 15
12.1%
One parent — children under 15
7.3%
One parent — no children under 15
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Whian Whian Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.3% 27
Did not provide
77.7% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Whian Whian Children Ever Born

No children
37.5%
2 children
34.4%
3 children
28.1%

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

Whian Whian When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6
1971–1980
9
2001–2010
3

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

Whian Whian Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.0%
5–14 hours
33.9%
15–29 hours
25.2%
30+ hours
15.7%
Did not do domestic work
12.2%

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

Whian Whian Household Size

1 person
13.0%
2 persons
52.2%
3 persons
6.5%
4 persons
21.7%
5 persons
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Whian Whian Where Residents Moved From

Same address
119
Moved from NSW
15
Moved — same area (SA2)
8
Moved from VIC
3

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

Whian Whian Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Whian Whian Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Whian Whian Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,437/wk
Median Rent $350/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.4%

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

If you earn X in Whian Whian

≈ $6,227/month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,087/wk
Rent share 24.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Whian Whian vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whian Whian

What is the population of Whian Whian NSW?

The population of Whian Whian NSW is 179 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.9 people per km².Whian Whian is ranked #7,271 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Whian Whian?

The median personal income in Whian Whian NSW is $608 per week, or $31,616 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Whian Whian is ranked #6,961 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Whian Whian?

Median rent in Whian Whian NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 24.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Whian Whian ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Whian Whian?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whian Whian NSW is $1,354. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Whian Whian?

The median age in Whian Whian NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Whian Whian a good suburb to live in?

Whian Whian is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 179.The median income is $608/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.4% 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: 14289. All dollar figures in AUD.