Suburbs Whiporie

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Whiporie NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Whiporie NSW is 114 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Whiporie is $495 per week ($25,740 per year). Median rent in Whiporie is $215 per week ($932 per month). Whiporie has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Whiporie has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whiporie is $1,300.

There were 10 recorded offences in Whiporie in 2024-25, a rate of 88 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

Whiporie Map

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📍 Whiporie, New South Wales — 29.2733°S, 153.0019°E

Crime: Low Med High

Whiporie Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Whiporie Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$495/wk
$25,740 per year
#8233 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$215/wk
$932 per month
#7179 of 14,663
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Whiporie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.4% (62) Female 45.6% (52)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
114 people · 111.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,687
Family income/wk

Whiporie Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Whiporie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
85.7% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
14.3% 3 dwellings

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

Whiporie Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Whiporie Religion

Not stated
42.2%
No Religion
35.3%
Catholic
11.8%
Anglican
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Whiporie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.5%

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

Whiporie Employment

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Employed full-time
15.7% 8 people
⏰
Employed part-time
27.5% 14 people
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Not in labour force
56.9% 29 people

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

Whiporie Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
53.8%
Bachelor Degree
23.1%
Certificate I/II
23.1%

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

Whiporie Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Community & Personal Service
50.0%

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

Whiporie Field of Study

Society & Culture
30.8%
Engineering
23.1%
Agriculture & Environment
23.1%
Education
23.1%

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

Whiporie Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Whiporie Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
33.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
19.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Whiporie Marital Status

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Married
37.9% 36
↔️
Separated
6.3% 6
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Divorced
15.8% 15
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Widowed
7.4% 7
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Never married
32.6% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Whiporie Ancestry

Australian
37.6%
English
21.8%
German
9.9%
Other
8.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.9%
Irish
6.9%
Scottish
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Whiporie School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Whiporie Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
14.1% 20
✅
No need for assistance
85.9% 122

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

Whiporie Volunteering

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Volunteer
14.0% 8
—
Not a volunteer
86.0% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Whiporie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.4%
Car (passenger)
28.6%

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

Whiporie Car Ownership

1 vehicle
28.1%
2 vehicles
43.8%
3 vehicles
18.8%
4+ vehicles
9.4%

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

Whiporie Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.7%
2 bedrooms
25.0%
3 bedrooms
32.1%
4 bedrooms
32.1%

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

Whiporie Population Mobility

10.8%
moved in the last year
27.7%
moved in the last 5 years
26.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Whiporie Indigenous Population

8.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
11
Indigenous residents
122
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Whiporie Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Asthma
6
Arthritis
3
Lung condition
3

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

Whiporie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.1%
$300-$399/wk
12.1%
$400-$499/wk
30.3%
$500-$649/wk
15.2%
$650-$799/wk
9.1%
$800-$999/wk
15.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Whiporie Family Structure

Couple — no children
42.9%
Couple — children under 15
26.8%
Couple — no children under 15
19.6%
One parent — children under 15
5.4%
One parent — no children under 15
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Whiporie Military Service

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Previously served
5.5% 3
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Never served
94.5% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Whiporie Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.6% 9
—
Did not provide
82.4% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Whiporie Children Ever Born

No children
28.6%
3 children
28.6%
4 children
42.9%

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

Whiporie When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
5
1991–2000
6

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

Whiporie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.5%
5–14 hours
14.3%
15–29 hours
12.5%
30+ hours
28.6%
Did not do domestic work
32.1%

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

Whiporie Household Size

1 person
25.8%
2 persons
45.2%
3 persons
29.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Whiporie Where Residents Moved From

Same address
58
Moved — same area (SA2)
5
Moved from NSW
3

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

Whiporie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Whiporie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 10 total

Theft
4
Other Against Person
2
Property Damage
2
Weapons
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Whiporie Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $215/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.1%

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

If you earn X in Whiporie

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $215/wk
Left after rent $972/wk
Rent share 18.1%

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Whiporie vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Busbys Flat
Pop: 57 Income: $237/wk Rent: $130/wk
Chowan Creek
Pop: 57 Income: $459/wk Rent: $320/wk
Copeton
Pop: 57 Income: $850/wk Rent: $176/wk
Crawford River
Pop: 57 Income: $530/wk Rent: $460/wk
Dalswinton
Pop: 57 Income: $1,050/wk Rent: $200/wk
Gurranang
Pop: 57 Income: $387/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whiporie

What is the population of Whiporie NSW?

The population of Whiporie NSW is 114 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².Whiporie is ranked #8,573 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Whiporie?

The median personal income in Whiporie NSW is $495 per week, or $25,740 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Whiporie is ranked #8,233 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Whiporie?

Median rent in Whiporie NSW is $215 per week ($932 per month).Rent represents 18.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Whiporie ranks #7,179 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Whiporie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whiporie NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Whiporie?

The median age in Whiporie NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Whiporie a good suburb to live in?

Whiporie is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 114.The median income is $495/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.1% 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: 14290. All dollar figures in AUD.