Victoria · Suburb Profile

Walpa VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Walpa VIC is 157 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Walpa is $844 per week ($43,888 per year). Median rent in Walpa is $120 per week ($520 per month). Walpa has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Walpa has a population density of 5.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walpa is $1,430.

There were 7 recorded offences in Walpa in 2025-25, a rate of 45 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).

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Walpa Population

residents (Census 2021)

Walpa Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$844/wk

$43,888 per year

#2872 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$120/wk

$520 per month

#8508 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,430/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Walpa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (82) Female 47.8% (75)

Population Density

5.6

people per km²

157 people · 28.0 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,036

Family income/wk

Walpa 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Walpa Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.9% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.1% 24 dwellings

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

Walpa Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Walpa Religion

No Religion

50.9%

Anglican

18.0%

Catholic

14.3%

Not stated

7.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.0%

Uniting Church

2.5%

Buddhism

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Walpa Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.4%

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

Walpa Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

57.1%

Cantonese

42.9%

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

Walpa Employment

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Employed full-time

45.4% 49 people

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Employed part-time

28.7% 31 people

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Not in labour force

25.9% 28 people

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

Walpa Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.3%

Bachelor Degree

28.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.8%

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

Walpa Occupation

Professionals

29.2%

Managers

22.9%

Community & Personal Service

16.7%

Labourers

12.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.4%

Clerical & Administrative

8.3%

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

Walpa Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.5%

Engineering

21.6%

Health

19.6%

Society & Culture

19.6%

Agriculture & Environment

9.8%

Education

5.9%

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

Walpa Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Walpa Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.4%

$4,000+/wk

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Walpa Marital Status

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Married

57.7% 71

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Separated

2.4% 3

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Divorced

11.4% 14

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Widowed

2.4% 3

👤

Never married

26.0% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Walpa Ancestry

Australian

33.3%

English

30.2%

Scottish

12.5%

Irish

5.7%

Other

4.2%

Chinese

3.6%

Italian

3.6%

German

2.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Filipino

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Walpa School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

44.8%

Primary — Government

31.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.8%

Pre-school

10.3%

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

Walpa Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.1% 9

✅

No need for assistance

96.9% 286

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

Walpa Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.8% 24

—

Not a volunteer

80.2% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Walpa Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

23.1%

$600-$799/mo

15.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Walpa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.2%

Did not go to work

17.4%

Car (passenger)

13.0%

Walked only

4.3%

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

Walpa Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.3%

2 vehicles

38.3%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

18.3%

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

Walpa Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.2%

3 bedrooms

61.0%

4 bedrooms

28.8%

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

Walpa Population Mobility

12.6%

moved in the last year

38.2%

moved in the last 5 years

2.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

72.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Walpa Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

299

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Walpa Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Lung condition

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

Walpa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.1%

$150-$299/wk

10.2%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

16.3%

$800-$999/wk

16.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

23.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.1%

$3,500+/wk

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Walpa Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.2%

Couple — no children

36.9%

Couple — no children under 15

9.0%

One parent — no children under 15

6.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Walpa Military Service

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Previously served

2.6% 3

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Never served

97.4% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Walpa Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.5% 14

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Did not provide

87.5% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Walpa Children Ever Born

No children

26.1%

2 children

50.0%

3 children

23.9%

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

Walpa When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015

2017

2018

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

Walpa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.2%

5–14 hours

30.4%

15–29 hours

22.4%

30+ hours

7.2%

Did not do domestic work

16.8%

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

Walpa Household Size

1 person

30.5%

2 persons

39.0%

3 persons

11.9%

4 persons

18.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Walpa Where Residents Moved From

Same address

132

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

Walpa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Walpa Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Walpa Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Lindenow Primary School-Woodglen Campus Government

Primary

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

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Walpa Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,600/wk

Median Rent $120/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.5%

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

If you earn X in Walpa

Your weekly income

≈ $6,933/month

Median rent $120/wk

Left after rent $1,480/wk

Rent share 7.5%

Walpa vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

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Pop: 79 Income: $700/wk Rent: $290/wk

Mooralla

Pop: 79 Income: $933/wk Rent: $150/wk

Nareen

Pop: 79 Income: $982/wk Rent: $85/wk

Plumpton (Vic.)

Pop: 79 Income: $687/wk Rent: $450/wk

Pootilla

Pop: 79 Income: $737/wk Rent: $300/wk

Sailors Falls

Pop: 79 Income: $491/wk Rent: $246/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walpa

What is the population of Walpa VIC?

The population of Walpa VIC is 157 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.6 people per km².Walpa is ranked #7,639 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Walpa?

The median personal income in Walpa VIC is $844 per week, or $43,888 per year.The median household income is $1,600 per week.Family income is $2,036 per week.Walpa is ranked #2,872 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Walpa?

Median rent in Walpa VIC is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 7.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Walpa ranks #8,508 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Walpa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walpa VIC is $1,430. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Walpa?

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

Is Walpa a good suburb to live in?

Walpa is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 157.The median income is $844/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.5% 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: 22666. All dollar figures in AUD.