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Walgett NSW — Suburb Profile

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

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 (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. 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).

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Walgett Population

residents (Census 2021)

Walgett Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$823/wk

$42,796 per year

#3204 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$175/wk

$758 per month

#7967 of 14,663

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Median Age

35years

3 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$970/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Walgett 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 & Locality (SAL)

Walgett Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.9% 121 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.1% 88 dwellings

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

Walgett Country of Birth

Australia

96.6%

China

1.4%

Canada

0.7%

India

0.7%

England

0.5%

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

Walgett Religion

Not stated

36.9%

No Religion

24.2%

Catholic

17.8%

Anglican

16.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.3%

Hinduism

0.7%

Uniting Church

0.4%

Other Religions Tot

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Walgett 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%

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

Walgett Languages Spoken at Home

Other

50.0%

Mandarin

19.2%

Gujarati

19.2%

Australian Indigenous

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Walgett Employment

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Employed full-time

46.4% 398 people

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Employed part-time

16.9% 145 people

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Unemployed

2.7% 23 people

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Not in labour force

34.0% 291 people

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

Walgett 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

Walgett 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

Walgett 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

Walgett Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Walgett 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

Walgett Marital Status

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Married

36.7% 516

↔️

Separated

3.8% 53

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Divorced

7.0% 98

🕊️

Widowed

4.8% 68

👤

Never married

47.8% 672

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Walgett Ancestry

Australian

28.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

26.5%

English

21.5%

Irish

8.0%

Scottish

6.9%

Other

3.0%

German

1.9%

Indian

1.0%

Chinese

0.9%

Welsh

0.8%

Italian

0.6%

Filipino

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Walgett 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

Walgett Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.0% 93

✅

No need for assistance

96.0% 2,208

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

Walgett Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.8% 167

—

Not a volunteer

81.2% 722

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Walgett 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

Walgett 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

Walgett 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

Walgett 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

Walgett 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

Walgett Indigenous Population

36.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

872

Indigenous residents

1,497

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Walgett Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Walgett 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

Walgett 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

Walgett Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.6% 5

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Previously served

1.8% 16

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Never served

97.7% 879

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Walgett Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.5% 102

—

Did not provide

88.5% 788

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Walgett 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

Walgett When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

2020

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

Walgett 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

Walgett 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

Walgett Where Residents Moved From

Same address

943

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

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

Walgett 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

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 191 total

Other Against Property

Assault

Theft

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Weapons

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Walgett Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

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.

If you earn X in Walgett

Your weekly income

≈ $6,734/month

Median rent $175/wk

Left after rent $1,379/wk

Rent share 11.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hamilton South

Income: $770/wk Rent: $162/wk Save: $13/wk

Malabar

Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $25/wk

Walgett vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Beechwood

Pop: 914 Income: $715/wk Rent: $368/wk

Tallong

Pop: 914 Income: $689/wk Rent: $385/wk

Northwood (NSW)

Pop: 916 Income: $1,526/wk Rent: $1,200/wk

Koolewong

Pop: 920 Income: $710/wk Rent: $450/wk

Jerilderie

Pop: 922 Income: $694/wk Rent: $175/wk

Louth Park

Pop: 922 Income: $1,033/wk Rent: $400/wk

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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 NSW average of $781/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.