Whitfield (Qld)

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According to evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region, along with address registries validated by Districts since the Census, the resident count for the suburb of Whitfield (Qld) is calculated to be 4,412 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 150 residents (3.5%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 4,262 individuals. This shift is deduced from the current resident population of 4,412, which Districts estimated using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 53 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 740 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages observed across areas analyzed by Districts. In recent times, population expansion in the locality was driven mostly by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 97.0% of the total growth.

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Whitfield possesses a highly educated workforce with a strong representation in essential services, and registers an unemployment rate of just 1.3% based on aggregated local statistics. In March 2026, 2,503 residents were employed, and the local unemployment rate was 2.7% lower than the 3.9% rate recorded across Regional Qld, while participation rates were very close to the regional level of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a moderate 18.2% of workers worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.

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Taxation statistics from the ATO for the financial year 2023 show that local incomes are slightly higher than the national average, with a median of $55,317 and an average of $68,799. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, local incomes are estimated to have reached approximately $61,601 (median) and $76,615 (average) by March 2026. According to the Census, individual weekly earnings rank at the 65th percentile ($887 weekly), while household incomes place at the 46th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket is the most common, accounting for 28.7% of the community (1,266 individuals), compared to in the surrounding region. Discretionary income stands at after housing costs, and the local SEIFA index for income places the area in the th decile.

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The housing stock in Whitfield at the time of the latest Census was made up of 79.4% separate houses and 20.7% other housing options (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to Regional Qld where separate houses accounted for 76.4% and other dwellings made up 23.6%. Home ownership was recorded at 33.8%, which matches the regional level, with the remaining properties being held with a mortgage (35.1%) or rented (31.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733 was higher than the regional average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent of $340 was slightly lower than the regional figure of $345. Locally, mortgage repayments are lower than the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also below the Australian median of $375.

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Families make up 65.2% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with children at 24.3%, couples without children at 28.4%, and single parents at 11.7%. Non-family households account for 34.8% of the total, with single-person households at 30.2% and group houses at 4.4%. The median household size is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the regional average of 2.5.

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Levels of education in Whitfield are significantly higher than regional averages, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 21.1% across the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the suburb well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 21.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 34.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (23.3%).

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Public transport services in the suburb of Whitfield (Qld) consist of 12 active bus stops. These stops are served by 3 separate bus routes, which combined deliver 226 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is convenient, with residents living an average of 274 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers travel outside the area for employment, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 92% and cycling at 3%. Households own an average of 1.3 cars, which is below the regional average. Census data from 2021 shows that 18.2% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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Health indicators show positive trends for the local population, with Districts' review of mortality and illness rates showing results in line with national averages. The prevalence of common health issues is standard across both younger and older demographics, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, covering approximately 54% of the population (~2,402 people).

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The suburb of Whitfield (Qld) shows high levels of cultural diversity, with 11.8% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 23.3% born outside Australia. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 46.6% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld.

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With a median age of 45, the suburb of Whitfield (Qld) has a demographic profile that is older than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national average of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 15.5%, while the 5 - 14 group is smaller at 9.3% compared to the wider region. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 6.7% to 8.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group grew from 9.0% to 10.2%. By contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 13.0% to 9.3%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic models point to major shifts in the local age profile. The to age segment is projected to grow by ( people), rising from to while the to group is expected to decrease by .

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Whitfield currently has an estimated 194 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 122 children aged 0-2 and 81 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 27% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 29% by 2041 (to approximately 251 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 352. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 8.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.