6.0 —
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Average number of people usually resident per household.
Whitlam · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
How families and households are made up across the area.
Six people per home is far above the national figure, making Whitlam one of the most crowded areas for households. This high density of residents per dwelling is a standout feature of the local housing landscape.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Whitlam — higher than 99% of areas.
| Whitlam | 6.0 |
|---|---|
| 2611 crosses ACT/NSW | 2.6 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 2.5 |
| Australia | 2.5 |
Average household size.
The typical home in Whitlam holds 6.0 people, which is among the highest for similar areas. This is far above the average of 2.5 people per home seen across both the ACT and Australia.
6.0 —
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Average number of people usually resident per household.
Family types and one-parent families.
The most common family composition is Couples with children at 100%, ahead of Couples without children (0%).
In Whitlam, Couples with children is the majority at 100%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Family & Households in Whitlam [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801101146/whitlam/topic/family-households