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Walpole WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Walpole WA is 429 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Walpole is $490 per week ($25,480 per year). Median rent in Walpole is $221 per week ($958 per month). Walpole has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Walpole has a population density of 8.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Walpole is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walpole is $999.

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Walpole Population

residents (Census 2021)

Walpole Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$490/wk

$25,480 per year

#8308 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$221/wk

$958 per month

#7025 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

59years

21 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$999/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.6 per bedroom

Walpole Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (228) Female 47.2% (204)

Population Density

8.7

people per km²

429 people · 49.5 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,037

Family income/wk

Walpole 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)

Walpole Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

74.0% 108 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.0% 38 dwellings

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

Walpole Country of Birth

Australia

92.6%

England

7.4%

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

Walpole Religion

No Religion

52.1%

Anglican

18.7%

Catholic

11.1%

Not stated

8.8%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Buddhism

2.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.9%

Christian (other)

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Walpole Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.8%

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

Walpole Employment

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Employed full-time

21.4% 74 people

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Employed part-time

20.6% 71 people

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Unemployed

1.2% 4 people

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Not in labour force

56.8% 196 people

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

Walpole Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.2%

Bachelor Degree

19.0%

Postgraduate Degree

6.3%

Certificate I/II

4.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.2%

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

Walpole Occupation

Professionals

20.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.6%

Managers

17.6%

Clerical & Administrative

10.8%

Sales Workers

10.8%

Labourers

7.8%

Community & Personal Service

7.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.9%

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

Walpole Field of Study

Engineering

17.5%

Society & Culture

16.5%

Management & Commerce

15.5%

Agriculture & Environment

9.7%

Creative Arts

9.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

9.7%

Education

7.8%

Architecture & Building

7.8%

Health

2.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.9%

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

Walpole Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Walpole Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.2%

$1-$149/wk

2.2%

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

17.9%

$500-$649/wk

10.9%

$650-$799/wk

14.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

1.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.6%

$4,000+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Walpole Marital Status

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Married

48.2% 188

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Separated

3.8% 15

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Divorced

14.6% 57

🕊️

Widowed

7.9% 31

👤

Never married

25.4% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Walpole Ancestry

English

40.4%

Australian

28.5%

Scottish

8.0%

Irish

6.6%

Other

4.6%

German

2.5%

Italian

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Welsh

2.0%

Dutch

1.2%

Indian

1.1%

New Zealander

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Walpole School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.2%

Secondary — Government

33.3%

Vocational Education

11.8%

Pre-school

9.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.9%

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

Walpole Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.0% 65

✅

No need for assistance

92.0% 749

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

Walpole Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

34.8% 126

—

Not a volunteer

65.2% 236

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Walpole Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

11.8%

$450-$599/mo

17.6%

$600-$799/mo

11.8%

$800-$999/mo

26.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Walpole How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

56.8%

Did not go to work

21.6%

Walked only

13.7%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Bicycle

3.6%

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

Walpole Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.1%

1 vehicle

46.7%

2 vehicles

37.4%

3 vehicles

9.7%

4+ vehicles

3.1%

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

Walpole Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.6%

2 bedrooms

21.1%

3 bedrooms

54.6%

4 bedrooms

21.1%

5 bedrooms

1.6%

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

Walpole Population Mobility

16.0%

moved in the last year

39.4%

moved in the last 5 years

4.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

44.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Walpole Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

781

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Walpole Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Asthma

Stroke

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

Walpole Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.1%

$1-$149/wk

1.4%

$150-$299/wk

10.8%

$300-$399/wk

11.6%

$400-$499/wk

7.9%

$500-$649/wk

7.2%

$650-$799/wk

14.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.8%

$3,500+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Walpole Family Structure

Couple — no children

56.2%

Couple — children under 15

20.9%

Couple — no children under 15

10.8%

One parent — children under 15

7.6%

One parent — no children under 15

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Walpole Military Service

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Previously served

6.3% 23

👤

Never served

93.7% 340

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Walpole Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.7% 61

—

Did not provide

83.3% 305

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Walpole Children Ever Born

No children

24.3%

1 child

15.3%

2 children

33.9%

3 children

19.2%

4 children

7.3%

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

Walpole When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2019

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

Walpole Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.9%

5–14 hours

26.3%

15–29 hours

16.2%

30+ hours

17.0%

Did not do domestic work

24.7%

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

Walpole Household Size

1 person

40.2%

2 persons

46.1%

3 persons

7.4%

4 persons

4.9%

5 persons

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Walpole Where Residents Moved From

Same address

341

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Walpole Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

72.7%

Step family — no other children

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Walpole Rent Prices & Affordability

29%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $764/wk

Median Rent $221/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.9%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Walpole

Your weekly income

≈ $3,311/month

Median rent $221/wk

Left after rent $543/wk

Rent share 28.9%

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Walpole vs State & National Average

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Pop: 216 Income: $608/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Pop: 216 Income: $707/wk Rent: $350/wk

Bonniefield

Pop: 217 Income: $612/wk Rent: $285/wk

Meru

Pop: 219 Income: $849/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Pop: 222 Income: $654/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walpole

What is the population of Walpole WA?

The population of Walpole WA is 429 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.7 people per km².Walpole is ranked #5,287 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Walpole?

The median personal income in Walpole WA is $490 per week, or $25,480 per year.The median household income is $764 per week.Family income is $1,037 per week.Walpole is ranked #8,308 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Walpole?

Median rent in Walpole WA is $221 per week ($958 per month).Rent represents 28.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Walpole ranks #7,025 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Walpole?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walpole WA is $999. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Walpole?

The median age in Walpole WA is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Walpole a good suburb to live in?

Walpole is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 429.The median income is $490/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.9% 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: 51510. All dollar figures in AUD.