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Walliston WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Walliston, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Walliston WA is 1,016 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Walliston is $835 per week ($43,420 per year). Median rent in Walliston is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Walliston has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Walliston has a population density of 264.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Walliston is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walliston is $1,950.

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Walliston Population

residents (Census 2021)

Walliston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$835/wk

$43,420 per year

#3034 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Walliston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (507) Female 49.9% (504)

Population Density

264.5

people per km²

1,016 people · 3.8 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,187

Family income/wk

Walliston 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)

Walliston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

45.9% 134 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.1% 158 dwellings

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

Walliston Country of Birth

Australia

89.5%

England

9.8%

Germany

0.7%

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

Walliston Religion

No Religion

48.5%

Catholic

21.5%

Anglican

13.9%

Not stated

5.3%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Baptist

2.8%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

2.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Walliston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.8%

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

Walliston Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

50.0%

Other

33.3%

Arabic

9.5%

Tamil

7.1%

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

Walliston Employment

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Employed full-time

39.3% 289 people

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Employed part-time

25.0% 184 people

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Unemployed

1.5% 11 people

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Not in labour force

34.2% 252 people

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

Walliston Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.5%

Bachelor Degree

24.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.6%

Postgraduate Degree

5.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.5%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

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

Walliston Occupation

Professionals

28.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.7%

Clerical & Administrative

15.6%

Community & Personal Service

10.6%

Managers

10.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.3%

Labourers

2.8%

Sales Workers

2.5%

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

Walliston Field of Study

Engineering

25.4%

Management & Commerce

14.2%

Health

13.9%

Society & Culture

12.1%

Education

8.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.9%

Architecture & Building

6.6%

Agriculture & Environment

4.2%

Creative Arts

3.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.4%

Information Technology

1.8%

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

Walliston Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Walliston Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

0.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

4.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.0%

$4,000+/wk

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Walliston Marital Status

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Married

53.8% 427

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Separated

3.4% 27

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Divorced

7.9% 63

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Widowed

3.9% 31

👤

Never married

31.0% 246

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Walliston Ancestry

English

35.3%

Australian

28.4%

Italian

8.4%

Irish

7.4%

Scottish

7.4%

Other

5.6%

Dutch

2.0%

German

1.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.0%

Chinese

1.0%

Welsh

1.0%

South African

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Walliston School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.2%

Secondary — Government

19.0%

Secondary — Catholic

10.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.0%

Pre-school

8.6%

Primary — Catholic

8.1%

Vocational Education

7.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.0%

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

Walliston Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.0% 99

✅

No need for assistance

95.0% 1,870

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

Walliston Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.1% 167

—

Not a volunteer

77.9% 590

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Walliston Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.1%

$450-$599/mo

5.1%

$600-$799/mo

3.7%

$800-$999/mo

3.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

32.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Walliston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.6%

Did not go to work

11.6%

Walked only

4.5%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

Truck

2.0%

Bus

1.6%

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

Walliston Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.1%

1 vehicle

26.6%

2 vehicles

36.4%

3 vehicles

21.2%

4+ vehicles

14.6%

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

Walliston Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.2%

2 bedrooms

4.1%

3 bedrooms

45.3%

4 bedrooms

35.2%

5 bedrooms

12.5%

6+ bedrooms

1.7%

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

Walliston Population Mobility

12.9%

moved in the last year

35.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Walliston Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,925

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Walliston Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Walliston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Walliston Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.9%

Couple — no children

25.3%

Couple — no children under 15

17.9%

One parent — children under 15

7.1%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Walliston Military Service

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Previously served

3.8% 29

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Never served

96.2% 731

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Walliston Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.1% 114

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Did not provide

84.9% 640

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Walliston Children Ever Born

No children

29.6%

1 child

8.0%

2 children

32.8%

3 children

21.0%

4 children

8.6%

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

Walliston When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2019

2021

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

Walliston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.0%

5–14 hours

29.7%

15–29 hours

16.6%

30+ hours

11.7%

Did not do domestic work

20.1%

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

Walliston Household Size

1 person

17.2%

2 persons

37.3%

3 persons

16.3%

4 persons

18.4%

5 persons

7.9%

6+ persons

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Walliston Where Residents Moved From

Same address

840

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Walliston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.4%

Step family — no other children

16.5%

Blended family — no other children

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Walliston Schools

schools nearby

government

1043

avg ICSEA score

4,261

total students

Carmel Adventist College Primary School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 141 students

1081

ICSEA

Kalamunda Christian School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 150 students

1080

ICSEA

St Brigid's College Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 812 students

1060

ICSEA

Kalamunda Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 368 students

1059

ICSEA

Walliston Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 344 students

1041

ICSEA

Carmel Adventist College Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 200 students

1039

ICSEA

Kalamunda Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,156 students

1030

ICSEA

Lesmurdie Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 976 students

1028

ICSEA

Kalamunda Primary Education Support Centre Government

Primary · K-6 · 69 students

1015

ICSEA

Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 45 students

1000

ICSEA

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

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Walliston Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,887/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.5%

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

If you earn X in Walliston

Your weekly income

≈ $8,177/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,537/wk

Rent share 18.5%

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Walliston vs State & National Average

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Pop: 508 Income: $657/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Pop: 511 Income: $429/wk Rent: $63/wk

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Pop: 512 Income: $748/wk Rent: $340/wk

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Pop: 514 Income: $773/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Pop: 514 Income: $2,123/wk

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Pop: 518 Income: $752/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walliston

What is the population of Walliston WA?

The population of Walliston WA is 1,016 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 264.5 people per km².Walliston is ranked #3,956 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Walliston?

The median personal income in Walliston WA is $835 per week, or $43,420 per year.The median household income is $1,887 per week.Family income is $2,187 per week.Walliston is ranked #3,034 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Walliston?

Median rent in Walliston WA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Walliston ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Walliston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walliston WA 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 Walliston?

The median age in Walliston WA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Walliston a good suburb to live in?

Walliston is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,016.The median income is $835/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% 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: 51508. All dollar figures in AUD.