Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Whiteman

28 km²

A very sparsely populated area with just 10 residents, Whiteman is an older community where the typical person is 54. It is a car-dependent pocket of Greater Perth with very few homes. While some families earn well above the national figure, the area remains largely non-residential with a small population and very few local services within walking distance.

Open map →
📍 Whiteman, Suburb / Locality

Explore Whiteman by topic

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 54. Its total population is only 10 people, making it smaller than about 91% of similar areas.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 30%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 40%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 40%, ahead of Christianity (0%).

The area has a high number of schools within 3 km, with 28 in total. Most of these are primary schools, and the average school size is much higher than in most other areas.

Typical family income is $3,250 weekly, which is well above the national figure. However, typical household income is $1,375, which is well below both the state and national figures.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 30%, ahead of Arthritis (0%).

There were 0 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, a figure smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home, which is well below the national average of 2.5.

Rental costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $120, far below the national figure of $375. The number of people per bedroom is 0.80, which is about the same as the state and national average.

Public transport infrastructure is high, with 25 stops and 17 routes, but the walk to the nearest stop is longer than in most areas. A drive to the city takes 28 minutes, which is much lower than most areas.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.9, far below the state average. Most homes are far from essential services, with only 9.7% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.

Nearby areas

Compare Whiteman with nearby areas

Related areas

Overlapping areas from other classifications.