Whroo VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Whroo VIC is 45 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Whroo is $512 per week ($26,624 per year). Median rent in Whroo is $381 per week ($1,651 per month). Whroo has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Whroo has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Whroo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whroo is $650.

There were 10 recorded offences in Whroo in 2025-25, a rate of 222 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

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Whroo Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Whroo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$512/wk
$26,624 per year
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Median Rent
$381/wk
$1,651 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$650/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 1 per bedroom

Whroo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 66.7% (32) Female 33.3% (16)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
45 people · 164.2 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,125
Family income/wk

Whroo Age Distribution

30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Whroo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 17 dwellings

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

Whroo Country of Birth

Australia
75.0%
England
25.0%

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

Whroo Religion

No Religion
46.5%
Catholic
23.3%
Not stated
16.3%
Anglican
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Whroo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.3%

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

Whroo Employment

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Employed full-time
12.5% 4 people
Employed part-time
12.5% 4 people
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Unemployed
12.5% 4 people
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Not in labour force
62.5% 20 people

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

Whroo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
75.0%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%

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

Whroo Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
50.0%
Labourers
50.0%

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

Whroo Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
100.0%

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

Whroo Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Whroo Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
37.5%
$800-$999/wk
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Whroo Marital Status

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Married
34.3% 12
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Divorced
25.7% 9
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Widowed
8.6% 3
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Never married
31.4% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Whroo Ancestry

English
39.0%
Irish
13.6%
Scottish
11.9%
Australian
10.2%
Filipino
10.2%
Other
8.5%
German
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Whroo Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.7% 6
No need for assistance
92.3% 72

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

Whroo Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.5% 7
Not a volunteer
82.5% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Whroo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Whroo Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.7%
2 vehicles
50.0%
4+ vehicles
27.3%

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

Whroo Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
28.6%
2 bedrooms
42.9%
3 bedrooms
14.3%
5 bedrooms
14.3%

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

Whroo Population Mobility

19.5%
moved in the last year
41.7%
moved in the last 5 years
13.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
36.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Whroo Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
82
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Whroo Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
8
Mental health
7
Asthma
6
Heart disease
5
Cancer
3

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

Whroo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.0%
$150-$299/wk
15.0%
$400-$499/wk
35.0%
$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Whroo Family Structure

Couple — no children
66.7%
Couple — children under 15
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Whroo Military Service

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Previously served
11.4% 4
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Never served
88.6% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Whroo Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.0% 4
Did not provide
90.0% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Whroo Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Whroo When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1961–1970
3
2011–2015
5

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

Whroo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.5%
5–14 hours
34.1%
15–29 hours
18.2%
30+ hours
15.9%
Did not do domestic work
11.4%

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

Whroo Household Size

1 person
42.9%
2 persons
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Whroo Where Residents Moved From

Same address
33
Moved from VIC
7
Moved from QLD
6

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

Whroo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 10 total

Theft
5
Assault
3
Break & Enter
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Whroo Rent Prices & Affordability

62%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $612/wk
Median Rent $381/wk
Rent-to-Income 62.3%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Whroo

≈ $2,652/month
Median rent $381/wk
Left after rent $231/wk
Rent share 62.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Whroo vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whroo

What is the population of Whroo VIC?

The population of Whroo VIC is 45 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Whroo?

The median personal income in Whroo VIC is $512 per week, or $26,624 per year.The median household income is $612 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Whroo?

Median rent in Whroo VIC is $381 per week ($1,651 per month).Rent represents 62.3% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Whroo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whroo VIC is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Whroo?

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

Is Whroo a good suburb to live in?

Whroo is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 45.The median income is $512/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (62.3% 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: 22780. All dollar figures in AUD.