# Demographics & Identity — Whittlesea

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: Whittlesea (Council (LGA))

A much younger population than most similar areas defines Whittlesea, where the typical resident is just 35. This growth is rapid, with the population jumping 48% since 2011 to reach 229,396 people. The area is shaped by a high number of children and a smaller proportion of seniors compared to the rest of the state.

The population has grown significantly, adding about 74,516 people since 2011. This has created a community that is noticeably younger than both Victoria and Australia, with a typical age of 35.

About 1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the Victorian average. People in de facto relationships make up 8.0% of the population, a figure that is well below the national and state averages.

Children under 15 make up 21.2% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures. This contrast is sharp, as the 12.9% of people aged 65 and over is well below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 229,396 | +48.1% since 2011 |
| Median age | 35 yrs | +2.9% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.0% | +36.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 12.9% | +20.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 21.2% | +2.1% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 8.0% | +27.1% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 31.9%, Older adults (45–64) 22.0%, Children (0–14) 21.2%, Seniors (65+) 12.9%, Youth (15–24) 12.0%

**Marital status** — Married 51.6%, Never married 33.5%, Divorced 7.2%, Widowed 4.3%, Separated 3.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA27070/whittlesea/topic/demographics-identity