Walgett, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Walgett NSW is 1,824 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Walgett is $823 per week ($42,796 per year). Median rent in Walgett is $175 per week ($758 per month). Walgett has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Walgett has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Walgett is China. The most common religion is Not stated (36.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walgett is $970.

There were 191 recorded offences in Walgett in 2025-26, a rate of 105 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (68 offences).

Population
1,824
Census 2021
Median income
$823/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$175/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Walgett vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Walgett is $823 a week, 8% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 858th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $175 a week, $210 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 11.3% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 35, 8 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWalgettTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$823/wk$765/wk +8%$766/wk
Household income$1,554/wk$1,704/wk −9%$1,637/wk
Rent$175/wk$385/wk −55%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$970/mo$1,965/mo −51%$1,733/mo
Median age3543 −8 yrs42
Rent share of household income11.3%22.6% −11.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Walgett, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Walgett Population

1,824 residents at the 2021 Census.

Walgett Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$823/wk
$42,796 per year
Ranked 3,204 of 14,663
Median Rent
$175/wk
$758 per month
Ranked 7,967 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$970/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Walgett Rent Prices & Affordability

11% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,554/wk
Median rent $175/wk
Rent to income 11.3%

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

Median rent in Walgett against your income

About $6,734 a month
Median rent $175/wk
Left after rent $1,379/wk
Rent share 11.3%

Walgett Map

Walgett, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Walgett, New South Wales: 29.9743°S, 148.0041°E

Walgett Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents

People in Walgett

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (909) Female 50.1% (913)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
1,824 people · 6566.0 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,758
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
0.6%
New Zealand
0.5%
India
0.5%
England
0.4%
Canada
0.2%
Nepal
0.2%
Netherlands
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Australian Indigenous Languages
0.8%
Mandarin
0.5%
Gujarati
0.5%
French
0.3%
Cantonese
0.2%
Nepali
0.2%
Malayalam
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
24.7%
Australian Aboriginal
23.0%
English
18.6%
Irish
7.0%
Scottish
6.0%
German
1.6%
Indian
0.9%
Chinese
0.8%
Welsh
0.7%
Italian
0.5%
Filipino
0.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Not stated
36.5%
No religion
23.9%
Catholic
17.6%
Anglican
16.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.3%
Hinduism
0.7%
Uniting Church
0.4%
Other religions
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

24.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
36.7% 516
Separated
3.8% 53
Divorced
7.0% 98
Widowed
4.8% 68
Never married
47.8% 672

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
34.7%
Couple: no children
31.1%
One parent: children under 15
21.9%
Couple: no children under 15
6.8%
One parent: no children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
28.0%
2 persons
34.7%
3 persons
13.0%
4 persons
11.8%
5 persons
5.6%
6+ persons
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Walgett

Housing Tenure

Of the 434 occupied private dwellings in Walgett at the 2021 Census, 43.1% were rented, 27.9% owned outright and 20.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
7.4% 32 dwellings
Owned outright
27.9% 121 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
20.3% 88 dwellings
Rented
43.1% 187 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.8% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.4%
2 bedrooms
14.5%
3 bedrooms
41.6%
4 bedrooms
32.4%
5 bedrooms
5.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
17.6%
$300-$449/mo
4.4%
$450-$599/mo
16.2%
$600-$799/mo
4.4%
$800-$999/mo
10.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
8.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
16.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.7%
1 vehicle
32.5%
2 vehicles
32.2%
3 vehicles
14.8%
4+ vehicles
11.8%

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

Work, income and education in Walgett

Employment

Employed full-time
46.4% 398 people
Employed part-time
16.9% 145 people
Unemployed
2.7% 23 people
Not in labour force
34.0% 291 people

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

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
22.7%
Professionals
22.4%
Managers
20.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.5%
Clerical & Administrative
8.6%
Labourers
5.5%
Sales Workers
3.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.1%
$150-$299/wk
1.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.0%
$4,000+/wk
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.2%
$150-$299/wk
7.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
11.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.8%
$3,500+/wk
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.6%
Walked only
15.0%
Did not go to work
8.2%
Car (passenger)
5.3%
Truck
1.8%
Other
1.6%
Bicycle
0.6%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
36.8%
Bachelor Degree
28.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.9%
Certificate I/II
6.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.6%
Postgraduate Degree
3.1%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
16.9%
Society & Culture
16.3%
Education
15.5%
Health
14.4%
Engineering
14.2%
Architecture & Building
7.6%
Agriculture & Environment
7.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.6%
Creative Arts
0.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Catholic
31.7%
Secondary: Government
22.2%
Primary: Government
19.1%
Pre-school
12.6%
Vocational Education
8.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
60.6%
Has need for assistance
2.6%
Need for assistance not stated
36.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
71
Diabetes
46
Asthma
45
Arthritis
38
Heart disease
33
Lung condition
24
Cancer
22
Kidney disease
10
Stroke
7
Dementia
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.5% 102
Did not provide
88.5% 788

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.8% 167
Not a volunteer
81.2% 722

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.6% 5
Previously served
1.8% 16
Never served
97.7% 879

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.7%
1 child
8.5%
2 children
23.9%
3 children
17.3%
4 children
12.2%
5+ children
4.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1961: 1970
10
1971: 1980
4
1981: 1990
4
1991: 2000
3
2001: 2010
23
2011: 2015
14
2017
6
2018
3
2020
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

16.3%
moved in the last year
40.1%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
43.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
943
Moved: same area (SA2)
83
Moved from NSW
69
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from VIC
3
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.6%
5: 14 hours
28.4%
15: 29 hours
11.5%
30+ hours
7.3%
Did not do domestic work
33.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.6%
Step family: no other children
9.2%
Blended family: no other children
7.1%
Intact family: other children present
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Walgett Crime Statistics

191 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Property
68
Assault
36
Theft
32
Other Against Person
26
Property Damage
16
Drug Offences
9
Weapons
3
Sexual Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walgett

What is the population of Walgett NSW?

The population of Walgett NSW is 1,824 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km². Walgett is ranked #3,157 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Walgett?

The median personal income in Walgett NSW is $823 per week, or $42,796 per year. The median household income is $1,554 per week. Family income is $1,758 per week. Walgett is ranked #3,204 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Walgett?

Median rent in Walgett NSW is $175 per week ($758 per month). Rent represents 11.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Walgett ranks #7,967 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Walgett?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walgett NSW is $970. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Walgett?

The median age in Walgett NSW is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Walgett a good suburb to live in?

Walgett is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,824. The median income is $823/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.3% 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: 14114. All dollar figures in AUD.