The size of Wheeo is approximately 83.7 square kilometres. The population of Wheeo in 2011 was 476 people. By 2016 the population was 61 showing a population decline of 87.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Wheeo is 10-19 years. Households in Wheeo are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Wheeo work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 83.5% of the homes in Wheeo were owner-occupied compared with 70.3% in 2016.