Whites Flat SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Whites Flat, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Whites Flat SA is 54 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Whites Flat is $537 per week ($27,924 per year). Median rent in Whites Flat is $90 per week ($390 per month). Whites Flat has a median age of 26 years, younger than the national median of 38. Whites Flat has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whites Flat is $1,419.

There were 1 recorded offences in Whites Flat in 2024-25, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was fraud (1 offences).

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Whites Flat Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Whites Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$537/wk
$27,924 per year
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Median Rent
$90/wk
$390 per month
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Median Age
26years
12 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,419/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Whites Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 38.5% (20) Female 61.5% (32)

Population Density

1.1
people per km²
54 people · 50.3 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Whites Flat Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Whites Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 6 dwellings

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

Whites Flat Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Whites Flat Religion

No Religion
31.4%
Anglican
23.5%
Pentecostal
13.7%
Uniting Church
13.7%
Not stated
11.8%
Christian (other)
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Whites Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
28.6%

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

Whites Flat Employment

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Employed full-time
31.0% 9 people
Employed part-time
34.5% 10 people
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Not in labour force
34.5% 10 people

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

Whites Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Whites Flat Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Labourers
50.0%

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

Whites Flat Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
28.6%
Education
28.6%
Engineering
21.4%
Management & Commerce
21.4%

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

Whites Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Whites Flat Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
70.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Whites Flat Marital Status

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Married
39.5% 15
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Separated
21.1% 8
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Divorced
13.2% 5
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Never married
26.3% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Whites Flat Ancestry

Australian
48.1%
English
16.0%
Irish
11.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.4%
German
6.2%
Dutch
3.7%
French
3.7%
Scottish
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Whites Flat School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
35.3%
Secondary — Government
29.4%
Pre-school
17.6%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
17.6%

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

Whites Flat Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.0% 6
No need for assistance
94.0% 94

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

Whites Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer
42.9% 15
Not a volunteer
57.1% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Whites Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Whites Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Whites Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.4%
2 vehicles
57.1%
3 vehicles
21.4%

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

Whites Flat Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
25.0%
4 bedrooms
75.0%

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

Whites Flat Population Mobility

10.9%
moved in the last year
21.4%
moved in the last 5 years
9.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Whites Flat Indigenous Population

9.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
10
Indigenous residents
94
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Whites Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.2%
$300-$399/wk
21.2%
$400-$499/wk
9.1%
$800-$999/wk
24.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Whites Flat Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
74.5%
One parent — children under 15
19.1%
Couple — no children
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Whites Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.0% 3
Did not provide
90.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Whites Flat Children Ever Born

No children
42.9%
3 children
57.1%

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

Whites Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.0%
5–14 hours
43.3%
15–29 hours
10.0%
30+ hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
10.0%

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

Whites Flat Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
20.0%
4 persons
60.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Whites Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address
49
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

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

Whites Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Whites Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Whites Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $939/wk
Median Rent $90/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.6%

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

If you earn X in Whites Flat

≈ $4,069/month
Median rent $90/wk
Left after rent $849/wk
Rent share 9.6%

Whites Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Frequently Asked Questions About Whites Flat

What is the population of Whites Flat SA?

The population of Whites Flat SA is 54 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Whites Flat?

The median personal income in Whites Flat SA is $537 per week, or $27,924 per year.The median household income is $939 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Whites Flat?

Median rent in Whites Flat SA is $90 per week ($390 per month).Rent represents 9.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Whites Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whites Flat SA is $1,419. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Whites Flat?

The median age in Whites Flat SA is 26 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Whites Flat a good suburb to live in?

Whites Flat is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 54.The median income is $537/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.6% 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: 41581. All dollar figures in AUD.