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Walpeup VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Walpeup VIC is 171 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Walpeup is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Walpeup is $125 per week ($542 per month). Walpeup has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Walpeup has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Walpeup is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walpeup is $542.

There were 6 recorded offences in Walpeup in 2025-25, a rate of 35 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).

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Walpeup Population

residents (Census 2021)

Walpeup Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$575/wk

$29,900 per year

#7429 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$125/wk

$542 per month

#8470 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$542/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Walpeup Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (89) Female 49.7% (88)

Population Density

0.4

people per km²

171 people · 462.7 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,406

Family income/wk

Walpeup 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Walpeup Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

85.2% 46 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

14.8% 8 dwellings

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

Walpeup Country of Birth

Australia

95.9%

England

4.1%

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

Walpeup Religion

No Religion

39.3%

Not stated

22.1%

Uniting Church

12.3%

Anglican

9.2%

Catholic

8.0%

Baptist

3.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.1%

Lattr day Snts

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Walpeup Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

32.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.6%

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

Walpeup Employment

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Employed full-time

13.2% 12 people

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Employed part-time

27.5% 25 people

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Unemployed

3.3% 3 people

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Not in labour force

56.0% 51 people

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

Walpeup Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.1%

Bachelor Degree

36.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.3%

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

Walpeup Occupation

Managers

36.4%

Professionals

30.3%

Clerical & Administrative

18.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

15.2%

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

Walpeup Field of Study

Education

35.3%

Agriculture & Environment

23.5%

Health

23.5%

Society & Culture

17.6%

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

Walpeup Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Walpeup Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.6%

$300-$399/wk

10.8%

$400-$499/wk

20.0%

$650-$799/wk

6.2%

$800-$999/wk

16.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

15.4%

$4,000+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Walpeup Marital Status

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Married

54.2% 77

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Divorced

4.2% 6

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Widowed

11.3% 16

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Never married

30.3% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Walpeup Ancestry

English

36.3%

Australian

32.1%

Scottish

8.4%

Irish

5.8%

German

4.2%

Welsh

3.7%

Filipino

2.6%

Dutch

2.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.6%

Italian

1.6%

Spanish

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Walpeup School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

55.9%

Secondary — Government

44.1%

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

Walpeup Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

10.7% 29

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No need for assistance

89.3% 243

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

Walpeup Volunteering

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Volunteer

35.3% 36

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Not a volunteer

64.7% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Walpeup Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

40.0%

$300-$449/mo

30.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Walpeup How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

87.2%

Did not go to work

12.8%

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

Walpeup Car Ownership

1 vehicle

40.9%

2 vehicles

28.8%

3 vehicles

21.2%

4+ vehicles

9.1%

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

Walpeup Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.9%

2 bedrooms

19.7%

3 bedrooms

42.6%

4 bedrooms

24.6%

5 bedrooms

8.2%

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

Walpeup Population Mobility

12.3%

moved in the last year

26.4%

moved in the last 5 years

8.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

38.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Walpeup Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

274

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Walpeup Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Stroke

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

Asthma

Arthritis

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

Walpeup Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.9%

$150-$299/wk

12.0%

$300-$399/wk

10.9%

$400-$499/wk

9.8%

$650-$799/wk

12.0%

$800-$999/wk

14.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Walpeup Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.8%

Couple — children under 15

31.1%

One parent — children under 15

20.4%

Couple — no children under 15

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Walpeup Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.5% 12

—

Did not provide

88.5% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Walpeup Children Ever Born

2 children

45.5%

3 children

18.2%

4 children

36.4%

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

Walpeup When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Walpeup Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.7%

5–14 hours

26.5%

15–29 hours

18.6%

30+ hours

8.8%

Did not do domestic work

29.4%

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

Walpeup Household Size

1 person

34.4%

2 persons

35.9%

3 persons

9.4%

4 persons

7.8%

5 persons

4.7%

6+ persons

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Walpeup Where Residents Moved From

Same address

121

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

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

Walpeup Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Walpeup Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 6 total

Assault

Theft

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Walpeup Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $900/wk

Median Rent $125/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.9%

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

If you earn X in Walpeup

Your weekly income

≈ $3,900/month

Median rent $125/wk

Left after rent $775/wk

Rent share 13.9%

Walpeup vs State & National Average

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Pop: 86 Income: $553/wk Rent: $55/wk

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Pop: 86 Income: $850/wk Rent: $289/wk

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Pop: 86 Income: $922/wk Rent: $250/wk

Kerrisdale

Pop: 86 Income: $575/wk Rent: $138/wk

Lake Powell

Pop: 86 Income: $846/wk Rent: $130/wk

Wuk Wuk

Pop: 86 Income: $704/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walpeup

What is the population of Walpeup VIC?

The population of Walpeup VIC is 171 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².Walpeup is ranked #7,386 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Walpeup?

The median personal income in Walpeup VIC is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,406 per week.Walpeup is ranked #7,429 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Walpeup?

Median rent in Walpeup VIC is $125 per week ($542 per month).Rent represents 13.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Walpeup ranks #8,470 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Walpeup?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walpeup VIC is $542. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Walpeup?

The median age in Walpeup VIC is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Walpeup a good suburb to live in?

Walpeup is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 171.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.9% 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: 22667. All dollar figures in AUD.