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Walligan QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Walligan, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Walligan QLD is 447 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Walligan is $630 per week ($32,760 per year). Median rent in Walligan is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Walligan has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Walligan has a population density of 19.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Walligan is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walligan is $1,517.

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Walligan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Walligan Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$630/wk

$32,760 per year

#6607 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Walligan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (237) Female 47.2% (212)

Population Density

19.0

people per km²

447 people · 23.5 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,728

Family income/wk

Walligan 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)

Walligan Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

46.0% 57 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.0% 67 dwellings

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

Walligan Country of Birth

Australia

96.9%

England

3.1%

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

Walligan Religion

No Religion

43.9%

Catholic

21.6%

Anglican

14.0%

Not stated

8.5%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Baptist

3.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Hinduism

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Walligan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.3%

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

Walligan Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

100.0%

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

Walligan Employment

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Employed full-time

35.6% 115 people

⏰

Employed part-time

23.2% 75 people

🔍

Unemployed

3.4% 11 people

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Not in labour force

37.8% 122 people

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

Walligan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

63.6%

Bachelor Degree

14.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.6%

Postgraduate Degree

6.2%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

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

Walligan Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.1%

Managers

16.0%

Clerical & Administrative

13.0%

Community & Personal Service

12.2%

Professionals

12.2%

Labourers

12.2%

Sales Workers

6.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.1%

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

Walligan Field of Study

Engineering

21.3%

Management & Commerce

21.3%

Architecture & Building

14.2%

Health

11.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.2%

Society & Culture

7.1%

Agriculture & Environment

5.5%

Education

4.7%

Information Technology

4.7%

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

Walligan Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Walligan Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

4.0%

$800-$999/wk

4.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.6%

$4,000+/wk

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Walligan Marital Status

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Married

49.9% 175

↔️

Separated

4.3% 15

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Divorced

12.0% 42

🕊️

Widowed

3.1% 11

👤

Never married

30.8% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Walligan Ancestry

English

34.9%

Australian

31.0%

Irish

7.4%

Scottish

6.9%

German

5.3%

Other

3.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.0%

Filipino

1.9%

New Zealander

1.8%

Dutch

1.4%

Italian

1.4%

South African

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Walligan School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

28.4%

Primary — Government

24.2%

Secondary — Catholic

13.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.5%

Pre-school

9.5%

Primary — Catholic

5.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.2%

Vocational Education

4.2%

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

Walligan Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.1% 59

✅

No need for assistance

92.9% 776

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

Walligan Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

10.8% 35

—

Not a volunteer

89.2% 288

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Walligan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

13.8%

$600-$799/mo

5.2%

$800-$999/mo

6.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Walligan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.0%

Did not go to work

13.7%

Other

4.2%

Car (passenger)

2.4%

Truck

1.8%

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

Walligan Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.2%

1 vehicle

14.9%

2 vehicles

44.0%

3 vehicles

14.2%

4+ vehicles

24.6%

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

Walligan Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.2%

2 bedrooms

10.9%

3 bedrooms

37.2%

4 bedrooms

38.0%

5 bedrooms

9.5%

6+ bedrooms

2.2%

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

Walligan Population Mobility

16.5%

moved in the last year

45.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Walligan Indigenous Population

3.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

801

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Walligan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Stroke

Kidney disease

Cancer

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

Walligan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.3%

$1-$149/wk

6.2%

$150-$299/wk

4.6%

$300-$399/wk

7.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

13.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Walligan Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.5%

Couple — no children

26.4%

Couple — no children under 15

13.4%

One parent — children under 15

10.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Walligan Military Service

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Previously served

4.0% 13

👤

Never served

96.0% 315

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Walligan Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.0% 55

—

Did not provide

83.0% 268

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Walligan Children Ever Born

No children

19.9%

1 child

7.1%

2 children

43.3%

3 children

25.5%

4 children

4.3%

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

Walligan When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

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

Walligan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

24.7%

15–29 hours

19.4%

30+ hours

12.2%

Did not do domestic work

25.3%

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

Walligan Household Size

1 person

10.6%

2 persons

37.3%

3 persons

17.6%

4 persons

18.3%

5 persons

7.0%

6+ persons

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Walligan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

345

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Walligan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.4%

Step family — no other children

11.8%

Blended family — no other children

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Walligan Schools

schools nearby

government

882

avg ICSEA score

142

total students

Carinity Education - Glendyne Independent

Combined · 6-12 · 142 students

882

ICSEA

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

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Walligan Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,597/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.9%

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

If you earn X in Walligan

Your weekly income

≈ $6,920/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,247/wk

Rent share 21.9%

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Walligan vs State & National Average

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Pop: 225 Income: $768/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Pop: 225 Income: $428/wk Rent: $263/wk

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Pop: 226 Income: $679/wk Rent: $265/wk

Mount Chalmers

Pop: 226 Income: $562/wk Rent: $355/wk

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Pop: 227 Income: $685/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Pop: 227 Income: $508/wk Rent: $145/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walligan

What is the population of Walligan QLD?

The population of Walligan QLD is 447 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.0 people per km².Walligan is ranked #5,208 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Walligan?

The median personal income in Walligan QLD is $630 per week, or $32,760 per year.The median household income is $1,597 per week.Family income is $1,728 per week.Walligan is ranked #6,607 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Walligan?

Median rent in Walligan QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Walligan ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Walligan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walligan QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Walligan?

The median age in Walligan QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Walligan a good suburb to live in?

Walligan is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 447.The median income is $630/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% 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: 32967. All dollar figures in AUD.