Wallanbah NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wallanbah NSW is 70 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wallanbah is $495 per week ($25,740 per year). Median rent in Wallanbah is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Wallanbah has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Wallanbah has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wallanbah is $1,950.

There were 2 recorded offences in Wallanbah in 2024-25, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Wallanbah Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wallanbah Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$495/wk
$25,740 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wallanbah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.1% (38) Female 44.9% (31)

Population Density

1.8
people per km²
70 people · 38.7 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,125
Family income/wk

Wallanbah Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
20-24
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wallanbah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
77.8% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
22.2% 4 dwellings

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

Wallanbah Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wallanbah Religion

No Religion
46.6%
Anglican
31.5%
Catholic
11.0%
Not stated
6.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wallanbah Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
45.1%
Year 12 or equivalent
39.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.7%

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

Wallanbah Employment

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Employed full-time
37.0% 17 people
Employed part-time
19.6% 9 people
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Not in labour force
43.5% 20 people

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

Wallanbah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.0%
Bachelor Degree
36.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
20.0%

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

Wallanbah Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
27.8%
Managers
22.2%
Professionals
16.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
16.7%

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

Wallanbah Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.0%
Agriculture & Environment
16.7%
Society & Culture
16.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
16.7%
Engineering
12.5%
Education
12.5%

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

Wallanbah Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wallanbah Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
15.0%
$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wallanbah Marital Status

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Married
46.0% 29
↔️
Separated
6.3% 4
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Divorced
15.9% 10
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Widowed
4.8% 3
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Never married
27.0% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wallanbah Ancestry

English
39.5%
Australian
32.6%
Scottish
14.0%
Irish
10.5%
Other
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wallanbah School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Wallanbah Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.5% 6
No need for assistance
95.5% 127

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

Wallanbah Volunteering

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Volunteer
13.0% 6
Not a volunteer
87.0% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wallanbah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wallanbah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.3%
Did not go to work
18.8%

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

Wallanbah Car Ownership

1 vehicle
34.6%
2 vehicles
26.9%
3 vehicles
38.5%

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

Wallanbah Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
75.0%
5 bedrooms
25.0%

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

Wallanbah Population Mobility

11.5%
moved in the last year
14.8%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wallanbah Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
130
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wallanbah Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition
5
Mental health
4

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

Wallanbah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
19.2%
$400-$499/wk
15.4%
$650-$799/wk
30.8%
$800-$999/wk
23.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wallanbah Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
54.8%
Couple — no children
45.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wallanbah Military Service

🏅
Previously served
7.7% 4
👤
Never served
92.3% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wallanbah Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.5% 4
Did not provide
91.5% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wallanbah Children Ever Born

No children
57.1%
4 children
42.9%

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

Wallanbah When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
6

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

Wallanbah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.6%
5–14 hours
37.2%
15–29 hours
18.6%
30+ hours
18.6%
Did not do domestic work
7.0%

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

Wallanbah Household Size

1 person
15.0%
2 persons
65.0%
3 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wallanbah Where Residents Moved From

Same address
54
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Wallanbah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wallanbah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Sexual Offences
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2024

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

Wallanbah Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,083/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.1%

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

If you earn X in Wallanbah

≈ $4,693/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $833/wk
Rent share 23.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wallanbah vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wallanbah

What is the population of Wallanbah NSW?

The population of Wallanbah NSW is 70 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Wallanbah?

The median personal income in Wallanbah NSW is $495 per week, or $25,740 per year.The median household income is $1,083 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Wallanbah?

Median rent in Wallanbah NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 23.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wallanbah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wallanbah NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wallanbah?

The median age in Wallanbah NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wallanbah a good suburb to live in?

Wallanbah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 70.The median income is $495/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14124. All dollar figures in AUD.