Whitlands VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Whitlands VIC is 37 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Whitlands is $899 per week ($46,748 per year). Median rent in Whitlands is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Whitlands has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Whitlands has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Thai. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whitlands is $2,167.

There were 2 recorded offences in Whitlands in 2025-25, a rate of 54 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Whitlands Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Whitlands Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$899/wk
$46,748 per year
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Median Rent
$275/wk
$1,192 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Whitlands Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (18) Female 45.5% (15)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
37 people · 62.9 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Whitlands Age Distribution

30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Whitlands Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 10 dwellings

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

Whitlands Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Whitlands Religion

No Religion
51.4%
Catholic
22.9%
Not stated
17.1%
Buddhism
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Whitlands Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
70.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.1%

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

Whitlands Languages Spoken at Home

Thai
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Whitlands Employment

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Employed full-time
46.2% 12 people
Employed part-time
23.1% 6 people
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Not in labour force
30.8% 8 people

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

Whitlands Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
100.0%

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

Whitlands Occupation

Community & Personal Service
55.6%
Managers
44.4%

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

Whitlands Field of Study

Engineering
33.3%
Agriculture & Environment
33.3%
Management & Commerce
33.3%

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

Whitlands Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Whitlands Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Whitlands Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 17
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Separated
11.8% 4
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Never married
38.2% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Whitlands Ancestry

English
29.8%
Australian
21.3%
Other
19.1%
Irish
12.8%
Scottish
10.6%
German
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Whitlands Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 64

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

Whitlands Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.2% 7
Not a volunteer
78.8% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Whitlands How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
46.2%
Walked only
30.8%
Did not go to work
23.1%

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

Whitlands Car Ownership

2 vehicles
56.3%
4+ vehicles
43.8%

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

Whitlands Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
36.4%
3 bedrooms
63.6%

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

Whitlands Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
16.0%
moved in the last 5 years
57.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Whitlands Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
55
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Whitlands Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer
4
Heart disease
3

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

Whitlands Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
22.7%
$400-$499/wk
13.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
50.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Whitlands Family Structure

Couple — no children
56.5%
One parent — no children under 15
43.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Whitlands 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

Whitlands Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Whitlands When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
2011–2015
3

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

Whitlands Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.6%
5–14 hours
11.8%
15–29 hours
26.5%
30+ hours
11.8%
Did not do domestic work
29.4%

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

Whitlands Household Size

1 person
21.4%
2 persons
78.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Whitlands Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Break & Enter
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2018
2019
2023
2025

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

Whitlands Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $275/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.0%

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

If you earn X in Whitlands

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $275/wk
Left after rent $1,100/wk
Rent share 20.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Whitlands vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitlands

What is the population of Whitlands VIC?

The population of Whitlands VIC is 37 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Whitlands?

The median personal income in Whitlands VIC is $899 per week, or $46,748 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Whitlands?

Median rent in Whitlands VIC is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 20.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Whitlands?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whitlands VIC 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 Whitlands?

The median age in Whitlands VIC is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Whitlands a good suburb to live in?

Whitlands is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 37.The median income is $899/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.0% 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: 22773. All dollar figures in AUD.