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Wallarah NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wallarah NSW is 344 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wallarah is $670 per week ($34,840 per year). Median rent in Wallarah is $525 per week ($2,275 per month). Wallarah has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Wallarah has a population density of 52.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wallarah is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wallarah is $2,275.

There were 4 recorded offences in Wallarah in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Wallarah Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wallarah Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$670/wk

$34,840 per year

#5982 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$525/wk

$2,275 per month

#492 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,275/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wallarah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (175) Female 48.5% (165)

Population Density

52.2

people per km²

344 people · 6.6 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,916

Family income/wk

Wallarah 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wallarah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 37 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 37 dwellings

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

Wallarah Country of Birth

Australia

96.6%

England

3.4%

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

Wallarah Religion

No Religion

36.6%

Anglican

24.3%

Catholic

19.4%

Not stated

10.5%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Baptist

2.5%

Eastern Orthodox

1.8%

Pentecostal

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wallarah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

41.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.5%

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

Wallarah Employment

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Employed full-time

31.5% 80 people

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Employed part-time

22.0% 56 people

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Unemployed

3.5% 9 people

🏠

Not in labour force

42.9% 109 people

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

Wallarah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.2%

Bachelor Degree

17.9%

Certificate I/II

7.3%

Postgraduate Degree

3.3%

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

Wallarah Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.1%

Professionals

14.6%

Managers

14.6%

Labourers

14.6%

Clerical & Administrative

13.4%

Community & Personal Service

11.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.8%

Sales Workers

4.9%

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

Wallarah Field of Study

Society & Culture

25.3%

Engineering

20.3%

Management & Commerce

20.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.7%

Health

11.4%

Architecture & Building

6.3%

Education

3.8%

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

Wallarah Dwelling Types

Separate house

89.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wallarah Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.2%

$4,000+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wallarah Marital Status

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Married

47.1% 129

↔️

Separated

3.3% 9

📋

Divorced

8.8% 24

🕊️

Widowed

4.4% 12

👤

Never married

36.5% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wallarah Ancestry

Australian

30.8%

English

30.8%

Italian

7.1%

Scottish

6.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.3%

Irish

5.1%

Other

3.3%

Lebanese

2.9%

Maltese

2.4%

New Zealander

2.2%

German

2.0%

Dutch

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wallarah School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

21.8%

Vocational Education

16.7%

Secondary — Government

16.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.1%

Pre-school

9.0%

Secondary — Catholic

9.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.7%

Primary — Catholic

5.1%

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

Wallarah Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.6% 62

✅

No need for assistance

90.4% 586

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

Wallarah Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

8.3% 21

—

Not a volunteer

91.7% 231

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wallarah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

12.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wallarah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.4%

Did not go to work

20.7%

Car (passenger)

6.6%

Truck

3.3%

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

Wallarah Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.0%

2 vehicles

29.8%

3 vehicles

29.8%

4+ vehicles

23.4%

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

Wallarah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.1%

2 bedrooms

4.1%

3 bedrooms

32.7%

4 bedrooms

35.7%

5 bedrooms

13.3%

6+ bedrooms

9.2%

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

Wallarah Population Mobility

11.8%

moved in the last year

35.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wallarah Indigenous Population

6.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

596

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wallarah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Heart disease

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Wallarah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

5.1%

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

6.6%

$650-$799/wk

11.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wallarah Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.8%

Couple — no children under 15

21.4%

Couple — no children

20.7%

One parent — no children under 15

10.2%

One parent — children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wallarah Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.5% 9

👤

Never served

96.5% 249

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wallarah Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 41

—

Did not provide

84.1% 217

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wallarah Children Ever Born

No children

24.4%

1 child

3.7%

2 children

37.8%

3 children

15.9%

4 children

18.3%

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

Wallarah When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Wallarah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.0%

5–14 hours

25.2%

15–29 hours

17.9%

30+ hours

14.5%

Did not do domestic work

29.4%

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

Wallarah Household Size

1 person

15.2%

2 persons

31.4%

3 persons

18.1%

4 persons

9.5%

5 persons

17.1%

6+ persons

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wallarah Where Residents Moved From

Same address

284

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Wallarah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

61.7%

Blended family — no other children

19.1%

Step family — no other children

10.6%

Other couple — children only

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wallarah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Wallarah Schools

schools nearby

government

1009

avg ICSEA score

3,498

total students

Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 796 students

1054

ICSEA

MacKillop Catholic College Catholic

Combined · K-12 · 1,558 students

1042

ICSEA

Porters Creek Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 317 students

988

ICSEA

Woongarrah Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 385 students

984

ICSEA

Warnervale Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 442 students

979

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Wallarah Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,887/wk

Median Rent $525/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Wallarah

Your weekly income

≈ $8,177/month

Median rent $525/wk

Left after rent $1,362/wk

Rent share 27.8%

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Wallarah vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 172 Income: $850/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Pop: 172 Income: $916/wk Rent: $50/wk

Long Point (Campbelltown - NSW)

Pop: 173 Income: $900/wk Rent: $160/wk

Woomargama

Pop: 173 Income: $822/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bootawa

Pop: 174 Income: $582/wk Rent: $285/wk

Caragabal

Pop: 174 Income: $742/wk Rent: $143/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wallarah

What is the population of Wallarah NSW?

The population of Wallarah NSW is 344 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 52.2 people per km².Wallarah is ranked #5,728 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wallarah?

The median personal income in Wallarah NSW is $670 per week, or $34,840 per year.The median household income is $1,887 per week.Family income is $1,916 per week.Wallarah is ranked #5,982 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wallarah?

Median rent in Wallarah NSW is $525 per week ($2,275 per month).Rent represents 27.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Wallarah ranks #492 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wallarah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wallarah NSW is $2,275. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wallarah?

The median age in Wallarah NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wallarah a good suburb to live in?

Wallarah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 344.The median income is $670/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.8% 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: 14127. All dollar figures in AUD.