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Walleroobie NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Walleroobie NSW is 53 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Walleroobie is $843 per week ($43,836 per year). Median rent in Walleroobie is $175 per week ($758 per month). Walleroobie has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Walleroobie has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (31% of residents).

There were 2 recorded offences in Walleroobie in 2025-26, a rate of 38 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Walleroobie Population

residents (Census 2021)

Walleroobie Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$843/wk

$43,836 per year

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Median Rent

$175/wk

$758 per month

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Walleroobie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.4% (31) Female 44.6% (25)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

53 people · 230.8 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,468

Family income/wk

Walleroobie Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Walleroobie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 14 dwellings

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

Walleroobie Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Walleroobie Religion

Catholic

30.8%

Anglican

21.2%

No Religion

13.5%

Pentecostal

9.6%

Not stated

9.6%

Christian (other)

9.6%

Uniting Church

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Walleroobie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

35.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.5%

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

Walleroobie Employment

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Employed full-time

48.6% 17 people

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Employed part-time

20.0% 7 people

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Not in labour force

31.4% 11 people

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

Walleroobie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

66.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

33.3%

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

Walleroobie Occupation

Managers

62.5%

Labourers

37.5%

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

Walleroobie Field of Study

Education

57.1%

Agriculture & Environment

42.9%

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

Walleroobie Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Walleroobie Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

28.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

42.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Walleroobie Marital Status

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Married

67.6% 25

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Separated

8.1% 3

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Widowed

10.8% 4

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Never married

13.5% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Walleroobie Ancestry

English

39.1%

Australian

34.4%

Irish

18.8%

Scottish

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Walleroobie School & University Attendance

Pre-school

75.0%

Primary — Government

25.0%

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

Walleroobie Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.5% 4

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No need for assistance

95.5% 84

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

Walleroobie Volunteering

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Volunteer

55.6% 20

—

Not a volunteer

44.4% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Walleroobie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

35.7%

Walked only

35.7%

Other

28.6%

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

Walleroobie Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.0%

2 vehicles

25.0%

3 vehicles

25.0%

4+ vehicles

25.0%

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

Walleroobie Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

66.7%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

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

Walleroobie Population Mobility

17.3%

moved in the last year

23.9%

moved in the last 5 years

65.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Walleroobie Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Walleroobie Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Cancer

Mental health

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

Walleroobie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk

19.4%

$800-$999/wk

32.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

25.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Walleroobie Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.6%

Couple — no children

38.1%

Couple — no children under 15

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Walleroobie Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.1% 3

—

Did not provide

90.9% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Walleroobie Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

Walleroobie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

32.3%

5–14 hours

12.9%

15–29 hours

22.6%

30+ hours

19.4%

Did not do domestic work

12.9%

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

Walleroobie Household Size

1 person

17.6%

2 persons

47.1%

5 persons

35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Walleroobie Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Walleroobie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Walleroobie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Other Against Person

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2023

2024

2025

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

Walleroobie Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,399/wk

Median Rent $175/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.5%

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

If you earn X in Walleroobie

Your weekly income

≈ $6,062/month

Median rent $175/wk

Left after rent $1,224/wk

Rent share 12.5%

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

Walleroobie vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Back Creek (Tweed - NSW)

Pop: 27 Income: $524/wk Rent: $350/wk

Baerami Creek

Pop: 27 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bobundara

Pop: 27 Income: $850/wk Rent: $270/wk

Boorga

Pop: 27 Income: $1,187/wk

Cadgee (NSW)

Pop: 27 Income: $450/wk

Clare (NSW)

Pop: 27 Income: $1,291/wk

Compare Walleroobie

Walleroobie vs Back Creek (Tweed - NSW) →Walleroobie vs Baerami Creek →Walleroobie vs Bobundara →Walleroobie vs Boorga →

Frequently Asked Questions About Walleroobie

What is the population of Walleroobie NSW?

The population of Walleroobie NSW is 53 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Walleroobie?

The median personal income in Walleroobie NSW is $843 per week, or $43,836 per year.The median household income is $1,399 per week.Family income is $1,468 per week.

How much is rent in Walleroobie?

Median rent in Walleroobie NSW is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 12.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Walleroobie?

The median age in Walleroobie NSW is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Walleroobie a good suburb to live in?

Walleroobie is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 53.The median income is $843/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.5% 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: 14133. All dollar figures in AUD.