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Wallington VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wallington, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wallington VIC is 1,515 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wallington is $754 per week ($39,208 per year). Median rent in Wallington is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Wallington has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Wallington has a population density of 41.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wallington is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wallington is $2,205.

There were 73 recorded offences in Wallington in 2025-25, a rate of 48 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (31 offences).

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Wallington Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wallington Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$754/wk

$39,208 per year

#4443 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$325/wk

$1,408 per month

#3947 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,205/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wallington Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (735) Female 51.4% (777)

Population Density

41.1

people per km²

1,515 people · 36.9 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,661

Family income/wk

Wallington 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)

Wallington Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.2% 215 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.8% 182 dwellings

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

Wallington Country of Birth

Australia

91.3%

England

5.6%

Canada

0.9%

Germany

0.9%

China

0.8%

Greece

0.5%

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

Wallington Religion

No Religion

44.1%

Catholic

23.4%

Anglican

12.8%

Not stated

9.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.7%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Eastern Orthodox

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wallington Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

14.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.4%

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

Wallington Languages Spoken at Home

Other

44.0%

Italian

28.0%

Greek

16.0%

Vietnamese

12.0%

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

Wallington Employment

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Employed full-time

30.2% 338 people

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Employed part-time

27.0% 302 people

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Unemployed

1.8% 20 people

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Not in labour force

41.0% 459 people

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

Wallington Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

32.5%

Bachelor Degree

28.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.8%

Postgraduate Degree

10.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.9%

Certificate I/II

1.7%

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

Wallington Occupation

Professionals

27.8%

Managers

26.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.2%

Clerical & Administrative

9.3%

Community & Personal Service

8.2%

Sales Workers

3.5%

Labourers

3.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.2%

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

Wallington Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.1%

Engineering

18.6%

Health

14.5%

Architecture & Building

11.5%

Society & Culture

10.4%

Education

9.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.7%

Agriculture & Environment

3.7%

Creative Arts

3.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.8%

Information Technology

1.7%

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

Wallington Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wallington Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.5%

$300-$399/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

4.5%

$800-$999/wk

4.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.4%

$4,000+/wk

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wallington Marital Status

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Married

54.5% 686

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Separated

2.1% 27

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Divorced

7.6% 95

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Widowed

8.7% 109

👤

Never married

27.1% 341

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wallington Ancestry

English

33.3%

Australian

28.8%

Scottish

11.0%

Irish

10.8%

Italian

4.1%

Other

3.6%

German

3.1%

Dutch

1.9%

Croatian

1.0%

Greek

0.9%

Polish

0.8%

Chinese

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wallington School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

20.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.0%

Secondary — Catholic

17.0%

Vocational Education

10.8%

Secondary — Government

10.5%

Primary — Catholic

8.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.9%

Pre-school

7.2%

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

Wallington Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

87.7% 2,463

♿

Needs assistance

12.3% 344

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

Wallington Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.7% 231

—

Not a volunteer

80.3% 939

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wallington Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.9%

$300-$449/mo

2.2%

$450-$599/mo

4.4%

$600-$799/mo

5.9%

$800-$999/mo

4.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

17.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wallington How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.1%

Did not go to work

20.2%

Car (passenger)

5.2%

Walked only

3.4%

Truck

1.2%

Bus

0.8%

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

Wallington Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.4%

1 vehicle

13.6%

2 vehicles

38.6%

3 vehicles

24.8%

4+ vehicles

21.6%

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

Wallington Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.7%

2 bedrooms

3.3%

3 bedrooms

31.2%

4 bedrooms

44.0%

5 bedrooms

16.7%

6+ bedrooms

4.2%

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

Wallington Population Mobility

10.8%

moved in the last year

33.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wallington Indigenous Population

0.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,809

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wallington Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

159

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Dementia

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Wallington Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.2%

$1-$149/wk

7.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.6%

$3,500+/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wallington Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.3%

Couple — no children under 15

25.2%

Couple — no children

24.9%

One parent — no children under 15

4.4%

One parent — children under 15

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wallington Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 46

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Never served

96.1% 1,124

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wallington Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.8% 174

—

Did not provide

85.2% 1,000

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wallington Children Ever Born

No children

27.2%

1 child

7.9%

2 children

34.1%

3 children

22.2%

4 children

6.3%

5+ children

2.4%

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

Wallington When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

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

Wallington Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.2%

5–14 hours

27.4%

15–29 hours

13.6%

30+ hours

12.6%

Did not do domestic work

27.2%

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

Wallington Household Size

1 person

14.0%

2 persons

34.1%

3 persons

17.2%

4 persons

20.8%

5 persons

9.6%

6+ persons

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wallington Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,244

Moved from VIC

105

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Wallington Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.8%

Step family — no other children

7.7%

Blended family — no other children

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wallington Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 73 total

Theft

Assault

Weapons

Break & Enter

Fraud

Drug Offences

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Wallington Schools

schools nearby

government

1031

avg ICSEA score

137

total students

Wallington Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 137 students

1031

ICSEA

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

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Wallington Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,410/wk

Median Rent $325/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.5%

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

If you earn X in Wallington

Your weekly income

≈ $10,443/month

Median rent $325/wk

Left after rent $2,085/wk

Rent share 13.5%

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Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $145/wk

Tallangatta

Income: $637/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $85/wk

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Income: $722/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $75/wk

Mirboo North

Income: $625/wk Rent: $255/wk Save: $70/wk

Nathalia

Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk Save: $131/wk

Nhill

Income: $717/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $125/wk

Terang

Income: $651/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $100/wk

Wahgunyah

Income: $696/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $95/wk

Wallington vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Darnum

Pop: 759 Income: $748/wk Rent: $307/wk

Chewton

Pop: 763 Income: $687/wk Rent: $300/wk

Pyalong

Pop: 772 Income: $728/wk Rent: $290/wk

McKenzie Hill

Pop: 775 Income: $705/wk Rent: $409/wk

Portsea

Pop: 787 Income: $1,541/wk Rent: $577/wk

Flowerdale (Vic.)

Pop: 790 Income: $614/wk Rent: $286/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wallington

What is the population of Wallington VIC?

The population of Wallington VIC is 1,515 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 41.1 people per km².Wallington is ranked #3,384 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wallington?

The median personal income in Wallington VIC is $754 per week, or $39,208 per year.The median household income is $2,410 per week.Family income is $2,661 per week.Wallington is ranked #4,443 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wallington?

Median rent in Wallington VIC is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 13.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wallington ranks #3,947 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wallington?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wallington VIC is $2,205. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wallington?

The median age in Wallington VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wallington a good suburb to live in?

Wallington is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,515.The median income is $754/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.5% 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: 22663. All dollar figures in AUD.