Whitlam, ACT: suburb profile

The population of Whitlam ACT is 7 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Whitlam is $75 per week ($3,900 per year). Whitlam has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. Whitlam has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Whitlam is India. The most common religion is Sikhism (100.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whitlam is $2,750.

Population
7
Census 2021
Median income
$75/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
not available
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
27years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Whitlam vs the typical ACT suburb

The median personal income in Whitlam is $75 a week, 94% below the typical ACT suburb ($1,192). The median resident is 27, 11 years younger than in the typical ACT suburb (38).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWhitlamTypical ACTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$75/wk$1,192/wk −94%$766/wk
Household income$900/wk$2,414/wk −63%$1,637/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,750/mo$2,154/mo +28%$1,733/mo
Median age2738 −11 yrs42
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Whitlam, the typical ACT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Whitlam Population

7 residents at the 2021 Census.

Whitlam Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$75/wk
$3,900 per year
Median Rent
not available
Median Age
27years
11 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,750/mo
Avg household size: 6 · 1.5 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Whitlam Rent Prices & Affordability

n/a of median household income goes on median rent

Household income $900/wk
Median rent not available
Rent to income n/a

Not enough data to calculate rent affordability.

Median rent in Whitlam against your income

About $3,900 a month
Median rent not available
Left after rent n/a/wk
Rent share n/a

Whitlam Schools

5
schools nearby
5
government
1106
avg ICSEA score
1,743
total students
Hawker Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 331 students
1129
ICSEA
Weetangera Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 404 students
1117
ICSEA
Evelyn Scott School Government
Combined · K-10 · 717 students
1107
ICSEA
Macquarie Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 291 students
1070
ICSEA
Whitlam School Government
Primary

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

All schools near Whitlam, with a map

Whitlam Map

Whitlam, Australian Capital Territory Map data: OpenStreetMap
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People in Whitlam

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 37.5% (3) Female 62.5% (5)

Population Density

2.1
people per km²
7 people · 3.3 km²

Households

6
Avg household size
1.5
Persons per bedroom
$900
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
57.1%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%
Cambodia
0.0%
Canada
0.0%
Chile
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
100.0%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Religion

Sikhism
100.0%
Other religions
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
100.0% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Work, income and education in Whitlam

Employment

Unemployed
100.0% 4 people

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
100.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
100.0%
Has need for assistance
0.0%
Need for assistance not stated
0.0%

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

Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

2019
4

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

Population Mobility

100.0%
moved in the last year
100.0%
moved in the last 5 years
66.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
75.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Did not do domestic work
100.0%

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

Suburbs near Whitlam

The closest suburb to Whitlam is Denman Prospect, 2.1 km away.

Denman Prospect
2.1 km away · income $1,655/wk · rent $498/wk
Cook
3.2 km away · income $1,288/wk · rent $440/wk
Weetangera
3.3 km away · income $1,332/wk · rent $490/wk
Hawker (ACT)
3.4 km away · income $1,169/wk · rent $375/wk
Macquarie
4.0 km away · income $1,078/wk · rent $400/wk
Wright
4.4 km away · income $1,446/wk · rent $461/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Whitlam

What is the population of Whitlam ACT?

The population of Whitlam ACT is 7 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Whitlam?

The median personal income in Whitlam ACT is $75 per week, or $3,900 per year. The median household income is $900 per week. Family income is $900 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Whitlam?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whitlam ACT is $2,750. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Whitlam?

The median age in Whitlam ACT is 27 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Whitlam a good suburb to live in?

Whitlam is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 7. The median income is $75/wk, which is below the typical ACT suburb ($1,192/wk). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 80134. All dollar figures in AUD.