Walmer NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Walmer NSW is 52 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Walmer is $782 per week ($40,664 per year). Median rent in Walmer is $185 per week ($802 per month). Walmer has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Walmer has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

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

There were 1 recorded offences in Walmer in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Walmer Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Walmer Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$782/wk
$40,664 per year
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Median Rent
$185/wk
$802 per month
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Walmer Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (25) Female 49.0% (24)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
52 people · 119.9 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,050
Family income/wk

Walmer Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Walmer Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
33.3% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
66.7% 8 dwellings

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

Walmer Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Walmer Religion

Catholic
31.5%
Anglican
25.9%
Not stated
20.4%
Uniting Church
14.8%
No Religion
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Walmer Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.1%

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

Walmer Employment

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Employed full-time
58.5% 24 people
Employed part-time
7.3% 3 people
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Not in labour force
34.1% 14 people

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

Walmer Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
47.4%
Certificate III/IV
36.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.8%

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

Walmer Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Walmer Field of Study

Education
53.8%
Management & Commerce
46.2%

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

Walmer Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Walmer Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
30.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
40.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Walmer Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 22
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Divorced
6.8% 3
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Never married
43.2% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Walmer Ancestry

Australian
35.2%
English
22.5%
Irish
15.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
14.1%
Scottish
12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Walmer School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
71.4%
Vocational Education
28.6%

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

Walmer Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 93

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

Walmer Volunteering

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Volunteer
32.5% 13
Not a volunteer
67.5% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Walmer Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Walmer How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
56.3%
Truck
25.0%
Car (passenger)
18.8%

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

Walmer Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.1%
2 vehicles
42.1%
3 vehicles
36.8%

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

Walmer Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
21.4%
3 bedrooms
21.4%
4 bedrooms
35.7%
5 bedrooms
21.4%

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

Walmer Population Mobility

26.0%
moved in the last year
68.1%
moved in the last 5 years
65.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Walmer Indigenous Population

14.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
12
Indigenous residents
69
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Walmer Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Asthma
4

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

Walmer Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.9%
$650-$799/wk
34.2%
$800-$999/wk
21.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Walmer Family Structure

Couple — no children
38.5%
Couple — children under 15
33.3%
Couple — no children under 15
17.9%
One parent — children under 15
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Walmer Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
7.5% 3
Did not provide
92.5% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Walmer Children Ever Born

No children
55.6%
3 children
44.4%

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

Walmer Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.9%
5–14 hours
20.9%
15–29 hours
18.6%
30+ hours
7.0%
Did not do domestic work
25.6%

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

Walmer Household Size

2 persons
60.0%
3 persons
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Walmer Where Residents Moved From

Same address
37
Moved from NSW
13

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

Walmer Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Walmer Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Walmer Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,049/wk
Median Rent $185/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.0%

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

If you earn X in Walmer

≈ $8,879/month
Median rent $185/wk
Left after rent $1,864/wk
Rent share 9.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Walmer vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walmer

What is the population of Walmer NSW?

The population of Walmer NSW is 52 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Walmer?

The median personal income in Walmer NSW is $782 per week, or $40,664 per year.The median household income is $2,049 per week.Family income is $2,050 per week.

How much is rent in Walmer?

Median rent in Walmer NSW is $185 per week ($802 per month).Rent represents 9.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Walmer?

The median age in Walmer NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Walmer a good suburb to live in?

Walmer is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 52.The median income is $782/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14137. All dollar figures in AUD.