The size of Whitlands is approximately 63.1 square kilometres. It has 6 parks covering nearly 56.7% of total area. The population of Whitlands in 2011 was 423 people. By 2016 the population was 28 showing a population decline of 93.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Whitlands is 60-69 years. Households in Whitlands are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $600 - $799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Whitlands work in a professional occupation. In 2006, 28.2% of the homes in Whitlands were owner-occupied compared with 79.3% in 2011.