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Weetangera vs Whitlam

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 3.3 km apart · Weetangera profile · Whitlam profile

Weetangera Whitlam

Weetangera and Whitlam are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Weetangera is an established community where residents are far older, with a typical age of 41 compared to just 27 in Whitlam. There is also a stark difference in wealth; typical weekly family income in Weetangera is $3,730, which is far higher than the $900 seen in Whitlam. This is reflected in the local amenities, as Weetangera is very walkable and almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools, while Whitlam is mostly car-dependent and lacks these nearby services.

While these areas share similar weather and nearly the same drive time to the city, the gap in their walkability and service access remains wide. The divide is most obvious in their transit connections, with Weetangera providing access to far more people within a 45-minute trip. In contrast, Whitlam is sparsely populated and lacks the same level of local infrastructure, though both areas are’ similarly well-positioned for access to parks.

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Where they differ most

Household income: $2,449 higher in Weetangera Household size: 3.1 larger in Whitlam Population: 2,788 larger in Weetangera Family income: $2,830 higher in Weetangera Personal income: $1,257 higher in Weetangera

Demographics & Identity

Population in Weetangerain Whitlam +2,788 larger in Weetangera
2,795 11th pct 7 0th pct
Median age in Weetangerain Whitlam +14 yrs older in Weetangera
41 yrs 57th pct 27 yrs 0th pct
First Nations in Weetangerain Whitlam
0.6% 17th pct —
Aged 65+ in Weetangerain Whitlam
20.1% 67th pct —
Under 15 in Weetangerain Whitlam
18.6% 59th pct —
De facto in Weetangerain Whitlam
7.4% 13th pct —

Age structure

18.6% Children (0–14) +38.5 pts ▸ 57.1%
25.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
22.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +22.9 pts 0.0%
20.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +20.1 pts 0.0%
13.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

58.5% Married +66.5 pts ▸ 125.0%
30.5% Never married ◂ +30.5 pts 0.0%
5.0% Divorced ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.4% Widowed ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
1.6% Separated ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Weetangera Whitlam

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Weetangerain Whitlam
23.8% 54th pct —

Country of birth

74.1% Australia ◂ +17.0 pts 57.1%
2.2% India +54.9 pts ▸ 57.1%
4.1% England ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
1.9% China ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.4% Nepal ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.4% New Zealand ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.4% Vietnam ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.9% Italy ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.3% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% Philippines ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

40.1% English ◂ +40.1 pts 0.0%
33.6% Australian ◂ +33.6 pts 0.0%
14.2% Irish ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
12.6% Scottish ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
5.3% Chinese ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
4.5% Italian ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% German ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
2.4% Indian ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
2.0% Greek ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.8% Vietnamese ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.7% Dutch ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.3% Filipino ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Weetangerain Whitlam
17.7% 60th pct —
Limited English in Weetangerain Whitlam
1.2% 47th pct —

Language used at home

0.6% Punjabi +99.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
79.8% English only ◂ +79.8 pts 0.0%
2.4% Mandarin ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.4% Vietnamese ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.0% Greek ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
1.0% Cantonese ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.9% Italian ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.6% Hindi ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.1% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Weetangerain Whitlam
48.0% 79th pct —

Religious affiliation

0.5% Other religions +99.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
48.0% No religion ◂ +48.0 pts 0.0%
39.9% Christianity ◂ +39.9 pts 0.0%
4.2% Not stated ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.4% Hinduism ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
1.9% Islam ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.9% Buddhism ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Weetangerain Whitlam
83.8% 98th pct —
Bachelor+ in Weetangerain Whitlam
53.0% 96th pct —
Schools in Weetangerain Whitlam
1 0th pct —
Schools/1k kids in Weetangerain Whitlam
1.92 46th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Weetangerain Whitlam +8 more in Weetangera
18 47th pct 10 25th pct
Students in Weetangerain Whitlam
404 13th pct —
Avg size in Weetangerain Whitlam
404 47th pct —
ICSEA in Weetangerain Whitlam
1,117 88th pct —

Highest year of school

83.8% Year 12 +16.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
7.8% Year 10 ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
3.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% Year 11 ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

10.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +139.3 pts ▸ 150.0%
36.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +36.9 pts 0.0%
24.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +24.4 pts 0.0%
9.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
9.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
1.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

8.3% Engineering & related +91.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
19.9% Management & commerce ◂ +19.9 pts 0.0%
19.4% Society & culture ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
10.8% Education ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
9.3% Health ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
7.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
6.9% Information technology ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
4.3% Creative arts ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.0% Architecture & building ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Weetangerain Whitlam +$1,257 higher in Weetangera
$1,332 93rd pct $75 0th pct
Household income in Weetangerain Whitlam +$2,449 higher in Weetangera
$3,349 100th pct $900 0th pct
Family income in Weetangerain Whitlam +$2,830 higher in Weetangera
$3,730 99th pct $900 0th pct
High earners in Weetangerain Whitlam
28.8% 96th pct —
High-income homes in Weetangerain Whitlam
52.5% 100th pct —

Personal income distribution

28.1% Under $650 +121.9 pts ▸ 150.0%
31.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +31.1 pts 0.0%
24.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +24.8 pts 0.0%
13.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Weetangerain Whitlam
29.1% 56th pct —
Mental health in Weetangerain Whitlam
8.4% 44th pct —
Needs assistance in Weetangerain Whitlam
4.6% 33rd pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

11.0% Other condition ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
9.8% Arthritis ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
8.4% Mental health ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
7.9% Asthma ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
4.7% Heart disease ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.5% Diabetes ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.0% Cancer ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
1.2% Lung condition ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.6% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.5% Dementia ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.7% None +33.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
20.4% One condition ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
6.1% Two conditions ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
2.4% Three or more ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Weetangerain Whitlam
26.4% 96th pct —
Unpaid carers in Weetangerain Whitlam
16.9% 100th pct —
Unpaid child care in Weetangerain Whitlam
31.9% 84th pct —
Defence service in Weetangerain Whitlam
5.6% 90th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Weetangerain Whitlam
25.2% 83rd pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Weetangerain Whitlam +18 larger in Weetangera
18 6th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Weetangerain Whitlam
34 yrs 93rd pct —
Median income in Weetangerain Whitlam
$1,875 100th pct —
Household income in Weetangerain Whitlam
$4,250 100th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Weetangerain Whitlam +3.1 larger in Whitlam
2.9 86th pct 6.0 100th pct
One-parent in Weetangerain Whitlam
7.9% 6th pct —
Living alone in Weetangerain Whitlam
16.5% 16th pct —

Family composition

65.9% Couples with children +34.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
25.5% Couples without children ◂ +25.5 pts 0.0%
7.9% One-parent families ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.3% Other families ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Weetangerain Whitlam
$490 87th pct —
Mortgage in Weetangerain Whitlam +$250 higher in Whitlam
$2,500 87th pct $2,750 91st pct
People / bedroom in Weetangerain Whitlam +0.70 higher in Whitlam
0.80 29th pct 1.50 100th pct
Renting in Weetangerain Whitlam
14.6% 13th pct —
Owned outright in Weetangerain Whitlam
46.6% 90th pct —
Separate houses in Weetangerain Whitlam
91.5% 69th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Weetangerain Whitlam
91.0% 84th pct —

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Weetangerain Whitlam
1.5% 9th pct —
Work from home in Weetangerain Whitlam
13.9% 47th pct —
PT commute in Weetangerain Whitlam
3.3% 69th pct —
PT stops in Weetangerain Whitlam +7 more in Weetangera
16 25th pct 9 18th pct
Stops/1k in Weetangerain Whitlam +1,279.99 more in Whitlam
5.72 70th pct 1,285.71 100th pct
Departures/1k in Weetangerain Whitlam +153,100.0 more in Whitlam
1,185.7 64th pct 154,285.7 100th pct
PT routes in Weetangerain Whitlam +3 more in Weetangera
4 29th pct 1 7th pct
Stop walk in Weetangerain Whitlam +3 longer in Whitlam
1 7th pct 4 43rd pct
Drive to city in Weetangerain Whitlam +1 longer in Whitlam
9 10th pct 10 12th pct
Reach 30 min in Weetangerain Whitlam +14,919 more in Weetangera
14,926 47th pct 7 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Weetangerain Whitlam +47,586 more in Weetangera
50,352 54th pct 2,766 4th pct
Transit to city in Weetangerain Whitlam +14 longer in Whitlam
49 32nd pct 63 59th pct

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Weetangerain Whitlam
34.0% 33rd pct —
Recent arrivals in Weetangerain Whitlam
15.7% 72nd pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Weetangerain Whitlam
3.2% 13th pct —
Participation in Weetangerain Whitlam
64.8% 65th pct —
Full-time in Weetangerain Whitlam
61.7% 72nd pct —

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Weetangerain Whitlam
10 100th pct —
IRSD decile in Weetangerain Whitlam
10 100th pct —
IER decile in Weetangerain Whitlam
10 100th pct —
IEO decile in Weetangerain Whitlam
10 100th pct —
IRSAD score in Weetangerain Whitlam
1,144 96th pct —
ERP in Weetangerain Whitlam +1,216 higher in Weetangera
2,848 10th pct 1,632 6th pct
Growth in Weetangerain Whitlam
2.6% 33rd pct —
Businesses in Weetangerain Whitlam +74 higher in Weetangera
192 8th pct 118 5th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Weetangerain Whitlam +37 higher in Weetangera
842 48th pct 805 45th pct
Max temp in Weetangerain Whitlam +0.3 higher in Whitlam
20.9 28th pct 21.2 31st pct
Min temp in Weetangerain Whitlam +0.2 higher in Whitlam
6.8 2nd pct 6.9 3rd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Weetangerain Whitlam +4.2 higher in Weetangera
7.3 78th pct 3.2 22nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Weetangerain Whitlam +4.9 more in Weetangera
7.3 80th pct 2.4 13th pct
15-min city in Weetangerain Whitlam +98.8 pts higher in Weetangera
98.8% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Weetangerain Whitlam +98.8 pts higher in Weetangera
98.8% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Weetangerain Whitlam +15.4 pts higher in Weetangera
100.0% 100th pct 84.6% 42nd pct
Walk to school in Weetangerain Whitlam +100.0 pts higher in Weetangera
100.0% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Weetangerain Whitlam +8.0 pts higher in Weetangera
100.0% 100th pct 92.0% 40th pct
Walk to health in Weetangerain Whitlam +73.5 pts higher in Weetangera
73.5% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Weetangerain Whitlam +8,786.7 more in Whitlam
70.5 87th pct 8,857.1 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Weetangerain Whitlam +87 higher in Weetangera
445 91st pct 358 87th pct
Mean slope in Weetangerain Whitlam +2.9 pts higher in Whitlam
5.3% 49th pct 8.2% 83rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Weetangera vs Whitlam [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/801011026/weetangera/vs/801101146/whitlam