South Australia · Suburb Profile

Whitwarta SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Whitwarta SA is 48 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Whitwarta is $669 per week ($34,788 per year). Median rent in Whitwarta is $205 per week ($888 per month). Whitwarta has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Whitwarta has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Whitwarta is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whitwarta is $758.

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Whitwarta Population

residents (Census 2021)

Whitwarta Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$669/wk

$34,788 per year

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Median Rent

$205/wk

$888 per month

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$758/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Whitwarta Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (24) Female 46.7% (21)

Population Density

0.9

people per km²

48 people · 53.8 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,624

Family income/wk

Whitwarta Age Distribution

5-9

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Whitwarta Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.4% 4 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.6% 5 dwellings

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

Whitwarta Country of Birth

Australia

85.7%

England

14.3%

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

Whitwarta Religion

No Religion

39.0%

Catholic

15.3%

Lutheran

10.2%

Christian (other)

8.5%

Anglican

6.8%

Uniting Church

6.8%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

6.8%

Other Religions Tot

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Whitwarta Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

37.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.1%

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

Whitwarta Employment

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Employed full-time

29.2% 7 people

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Employed part-time

25.0% 6 people

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Not in labour force

45.8% 11 people

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

Whitwarta Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

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

Whitwarta Occupation

Community & Personal Service

100.0%

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

Whitwarta Field of Study

Engineering

57.1%

Society & Culture

42.9%

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

Whitwarta Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Whitwarta Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

42.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Whitwarta Marital Status

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Married

41.2% 14

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Separated

14.7% 5

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Divorced

11.8% 4

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Widowed

8.8% 3

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Never married

23.5% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Whitwarta Ancestry

Australian

54.5%

English

40.0%

German

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Whitwarta School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Whitwarta Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.8% 5

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No need for assistance

94.2% 81

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

Whitwarta Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.1% 5

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Not a volunteer

83.9% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Whitwarta Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Whitwarta How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.9%

Did not go to work

23.1%

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

Whitwarta Car Ownership

2 vehicles

21.4%

3 vehicles

21.4%

4+ vehicles

57.1%

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

Whitwarta Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

46.2%

3 bedrooms

30.8%

4 bedrooms

23.1%

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

Whitwarta Population Mobility

20.5%

moved in the last year

52.4%

moved in the last 5 years

5.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Whitwarta Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Whitwarta Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Cancer

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

Whitwarta Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

18.8%

$150-$299/wk

12.5%

$300-$399/wk

9.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

25.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Whitwarta Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.7%

Couple — no children

35.6%

Couple — no children under 15

17.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Whitwarta Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.1% 4

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Did not provide

87.9% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Whitwarta Children Ever Born

2 children

73.3%

4 children

26.7%

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

Whitwarta When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Whitwarta Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.6%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

14.6%

30+ hours

17.1%

Did not do domestic work

24.4%

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

Whitwarta Household Size

1 person

23.1%

2 persons

38.5%

3 persons

38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Whitwarta Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

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

Whitwarta Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

50.0%

Step family — no other children

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Whitwarta Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,187/wk

Median Rent $205/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.3%

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

If you earn X in Whitwarta

Your weekly income

≈ $5,144/month

Median rent $205/wk

Left after rent $982/wk

Rent share 17.3%

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Whitwarta vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Colton

Pop: 24 Income: $979/wk

Goyder

Pop: 24 Income: $1,104/wk

Moerlong

Pop: 24 Income: $599/wk

Sunnybrae

Pop: 24 Income: $687/wk Rent: $133/wk

Yinkanie

Pop: 24 Income: $630/wk

Alawoona

Pop: 25 Income: $489/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitwarta

What is the population of Whitwarta SA?

The population of Whitwarta SA is 48 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Whitwarta?

The median personal income in Whitwarta SA is $669 per week, or $34,788 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.

How much is rent in Whitwarta?

Median rent in Whitwarta SA is $205 per week ($888 per month).Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Whitwarta?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whitwarta SA is $758. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Whitwarta?

The median age in Whitwarta SA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Whitwarta a good suburb to live in?

Whitwarta is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 48.The median income is $669/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.3% 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: 41584. All dollar figures in AUD.