Walmsley WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Walmsley WA is 47 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Walmsley is $749 per week ($38,948 per year). Median rent in Walmsley is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Walmsley has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Walmsley has a population density of 4.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walmsley is $1,227.

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Walmsley Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Walmsley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$749/wk
$38,948 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,227/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 1 per bedroom

Walmsley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 40.0% (18) Female 60.0% (27)

Population Density

4.5
people per km²
47 people · 10.6 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Walmsley Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Walmsley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 3 dwellings

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

Walmsley Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Walmsley Religion

No Religion
41.2%
Catholic
20.6%
Christian (other)
20.6%
Anglican
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Walmsley Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
63.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
37.0%

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

Walmsley Employment

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Employed full-time
31.4% 11 people
Employed part-time
28.6% 10 people
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Not in labour force
40.0% 14 people

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

Walmsley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
70.0%
Bachelor Degree
30.0%

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

Walmsley Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
36.4%
Labourers
36.4%
Professionals
27.3%

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

Walmsley Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
40.0%
Engineering
30.0%
Education
30.0%

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

Walmsley Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Walmsley Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
33.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Walmsley Marital Status

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Married
71.8% 28
↔️
Separated
7.7% 3
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Widowed
7.7% 3
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Never married
12.8% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Walmsley Ancestry

Australian
57.6%
English
28.8%
Italian
8.5%
Other
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Walmsley Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 83

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

Walmsley Volunteering

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Volunteer
19.5% 8
Not a volunteer
80.5% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Walmsley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.8%
Car (passenger)
18.2%

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

Walmsley Car Ownership

2 vehicles
58.8%
4+ vehicles
41.2%

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

Walmsley Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Walmsley Population Mobility

7.7%
moved in the last year
39.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Walmsley Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
85
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Walmsley Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer
4
Mental health
4
Arthritis
3
Heart disease
3

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

Walmsley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
13.3%
$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$800-$999/wk
30.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.3%
$3,500+/wk
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Walmsley Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.2%
Couple — children under 15
41.2%
Couple — no children under 15
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Walmsley Military Service

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Previously served
10.5% 4
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Never served
89.5% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Walmsley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.8% 6
Did not provide
84.2% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Walmsley Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
2 children
50.0%

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

Walmsley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
60.7%
5–14 hours
17.9%
15–29 hours
10.7%
Did not do domestic work
10.7%

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

Walmsley Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Walmsley Where Residents Moved From

Same address
36
Moved from VIC
3

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

Walmsley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Walmsley Schools

7
schools nearby
2
government
1000
avg ICSEA score
2,424
total students
Australian Christian College - Southlands Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 987 students
1036
ICSEA
St Joseph's College Catholic
Combined · PP-12 · 675 students
1023
ICSEA
Flinders Park Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 325 students
973
ICSEA
Yakamia Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 437 students
968
ICSEA
OneSchool Global WA - Albany Campus Independent
Combined
Alta-1 College - Collingwood Heights Campus Independent
Secondary
Alta-1 College - Albany Middle School Independent
Secondary

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

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Walmsley Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,812/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.8%

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

If you earn X in Walmsley

≈ $7,852/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,562/wk
Rent share 13.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Walmsley vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walmsley

What is the population of Walmsley WA?

The population of Walmsley WA is 47 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Walmsley?

The median personal income in Walmsley WA is $749 per week, or $38,948 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Walmsley?

Median rent in Walmsley WA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 13.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Walmsley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walmsley WA is $1,227. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Walmsley?

The median age in Walmsley WA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Walmsley a good suburb to live in?

Walmsley is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 47.The median income is $749/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.8% 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: 51509. All dollar figures in AUD.