The size of Whittaker is approximately 88.6 square kilometres. It has 2 parks covering nearly 97.5% of total area. The population of Whittaker in 2006 was 572 people. By 2011 the population was 701 showing a population growth of 22.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Whittaker is 50-59 years. Households in Whittaker are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Whittaker work in a machinery operators and drivers occupation. In 2006, 71.3% of the homes in Whittaker were owner-occupied compared with 69.7% in 2011.