Whitelaw VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Whitelaw, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Whitelaw VIC is 30 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Whitelaw is $449 per week ($23,348 per year). Median rent in Whitelaw is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Whitelaw has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Whitelaw has a population density of 7.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whitelaw is $1,700.

There were 9 recorded offences in Whitelaw in 2024-24, a rate of 300 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (5 offences).

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Whitelaw Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Whitelaw Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$449/wk
$23,348 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,700/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Whitelaw Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (15) Female 46.4% (13)

Population Density

7.0
people per km²
30 people · 4.3 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,416
Family income/wk

Whitelaw Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
35-39
45-49
50-54
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Whitelaw Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
45.5% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
54.5% 6 dwellings

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

Whitelaw Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Whitelaw Religion

No Religion
42.9%
Christian (other)
28.6%
Anglican
14.3%
Uniting Church
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Whitelaw Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
17.1%

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

Whitelaw Employment

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Employed full-time
31.8% 7 people
Employed part-time
18.2% 4 people
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Not in labour force
50.0% 11 people

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

Whitelaw Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Whitelaw Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
50.0%
Health
50.0%

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

Whitelaw Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Whitelaw Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
44.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Whitelaw Marital Status

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Married
65.2% 15
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Separated
13.0% 3
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Never married
21.7% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Whitelaw Ancestry

English
32.0%
Australian
28.0%
Irish
18.0%
New Zealander
8.0%
Scottish
8.0%
Polish
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Whitelaw School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Whitelaw Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
10.3% 7
No need for assistance
89.7% 61

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

Whitelaw Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.0% 5
Not a volunteer
75.0% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Whitelaw Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Whitelaw How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Whitelaw Car Ownership

1 vehicle
45.5%
3 vehicles
27.3%
4+ vehicles
27.3%

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

Whitelaw Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
38.9%
4 bedrooms
61.1%

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

Whitelaw Population Mobility

9.7%
moved in the last year
42.9%
moved in the last 5 years
7.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Whitelaw Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
66
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Whitelaw Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
27.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
45.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Whitelaw Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
44.8%
Couple — no children
17.2%
Couple — no children under 15
17.2%
One parent — children under 15
10.3%
One parent — no children under 15
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Whitelaw Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 3
Did not provide
85.7% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Whitelaw Children Ever Born

4 children
100.0%

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

Whitelaw When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
5

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

Whitelaw Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
45.0%
5–14 hours
15.0%
15–29 hours
15.0%
30+ hours
25.0%

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

Whitelaw Household Size

2 persons
30.0%
3 persons
40.0%
4 persons
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Whitelaw Where Residents Moved From

Same address
28
Moved from VIC
4

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

Whitelaw Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 9 total

Justice Procedures
5
Assault
2
Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Whitelaw Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
976
avg ICSEA score
437
total students
Korumburra Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 437 students
976
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Whitelaw Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,406/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.8%

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

If you earn X in Whitelaw

≈ $6,093/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,156/wk
Rent share 17.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Whitelaw vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitelaw

What is the population of Whitelaw VIC?

The population of Whitelaw VIC is 30 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Whitelaw?

The median personal income in Whitelaw VIC is $449 per week, or $23,348 per year.The median household income is $1,406 per week.Family income is $1,416 per week.

How much is rent in Whitelaw?

Median rent in Whitelaw VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Whitelaw?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whitelaw VIC is $1,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Whitelaw?

The median age in Whitelaw VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Whitelaw a good suburb to live in?

Whitelaw is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 30.The median income is $449/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% 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: 22771. All dollar figures in AUD.