Suburbs Walcha Road

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Walcha Road NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Walcha Road, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Walcha Road NSW is 72 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Walcha Road is $485 per week ($25,220 per year). Median rent in Walcha Road is $200 per week ($867 per month). Walcha Road has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Walcha Road has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walcha Road is $1,056.

There were 1 recorded offences in Walcha Road in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

Walcha Road Map

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📍 Walcha Road, New South Wales — 30.9205°S, 151.4192°E

Crime: Low Med High

Walcha Road Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Walcha Road Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$485/wk
$25,220 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
👤
Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,056/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Walcha Road Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (38) Female 46.5% (33)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
72 people · 116.7 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Walcha Road Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Walcha Road Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
80.0% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
20.0% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Walcha Road Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Walcha Road Religion

Not stated
28.6%
Catholic
24.3%
Anglican
18.6%
No Religion
15.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
8.6%
SB OSB NRA SB
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Walcha Road Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
48.9%
Year 12 or equivalent
25.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
17.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Walcha Road Employment

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Employed full-time
37.8% 17 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.0% 9 people
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Not in labour force
42.2% 19 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Walcha Road Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
70.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.7%
Bachelor Degree
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Walcha Road Occupation

Community & Personal Service
46.2%
Managers
30.8%
Labourers
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Walcha Road Field of Study

Management & Commerce
33.3%
Agriculture & Environment
26.7%
Society & Culture
20.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Walcha Road Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Walcha Road Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
28.6%
$400-$499/wk
23.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
23.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Walcha Road Marital Status

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Married
42.6% 29
↔️
Separated
7.4% 5
📋
Divorced
14.7% 10
👤
Never married
35.3% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Walcha Road Ancestry

Australian
39.7%
English
30.8%
Irish
12.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.7%
German
5.1%
Scottish
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Walcha Road Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
3.8% 4
✅
No need for assistance
96.2% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Walcha Road Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.9% 10
—
Not a volunteer
81.1% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Walcha Road How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
60.0%
Walked only
20.0%
Did not go to work
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Walcha Road Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.3%
2 vehicles
23.8%
3 vehicles
23.8%
4+ vehicles
38.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Walcha Road Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
25.0%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Walcha Road Population Mobility

19.2%
moved in the last year
42.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
46.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Walcha Road Indigenous Population

2.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
99
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Walcha Road Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Diabetes
5
Heart disease
4
Arthritis
3
Asthma
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Walcha Road Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.8%
$1-$149/wk
12.2%
$150-$299/wk
7.3%
$300-$399/wk
12.2%
$400-$499/wk
12.2%
$500-$649/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Walcha Road Family Structure

Couple — no children
47.4%
Couple — no children under 15
23.7%
Couple — children under 15
21.1%
One parent — children under 15
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Walcha Road Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.7% 8
—
Did not provide
84.3% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Walcha Road Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Walcha Road Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.3%
5–14 hours
21.4%
15–29 hours
21.4%
30+ hours
14.3%
Did not do domestic work
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Walcha Road Household Size

1 person
27.8%
2 persons
55.6%
3 persons
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Walcha Road Where Residents Moved From

Same address
42
Moved from NSW
4
Moved from QLD
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Walcha Road Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Walcha Road Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Walcha Road Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,291/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Walcha Road

≈ $5,594/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,091/wk
Rent share 15.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Daceyville
Income: $450/wk Rent: $130/wk Save: $70/wk
Barham
Income: $571/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $15/wk
Barraba
Income: $470/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $5/wk
Grasmere
Income: $543/wk Rent: $116/wk Save: $84/wk
Mathoura
Income: $546/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk
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Income: $503/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $15/wk
Bowenfels
Income: $497/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $15/wk
Windale
Income: $462/wk Rent: $186/wk Save: $14/wk

Walcha Road vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Arkell
Pop: 36 Income: $687/wk Rent: $250/wk
Bingleburra
Pop: 36 Income: $450/wk Rent: $450/wk
Booroorban
Pop: 36 Income: $675/wk
Cobar Park
Pop: 36 Income: $430/wk Rent: $157/wk
Creewah
Pop: 36 Income: $749/wk
Cudgel
Pop: 36 Income: $762/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walcha Road

What is the population of Walcha Road NSW?

The population of Walcha Road NSW is 72 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Walcha Road?

The median personal income in Walcha Road NSW is $485 per week, or $25,220 per year.The median household income is $1,291 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Walcha Road?

Median rent in Walcha Road NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 15.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Walcha Road?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walcha Road NSW is $1,056. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Walcha Road?

The median age in Walcha Road NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Walcha Road a good suburb to live in?

Walcha Road is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 72.The median income is $485/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14112. All dollar figures in AUD.