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Walterhall QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Walterhall, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Walterhall QLD is 156 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Walterhall is $452 per week ($23,504 per year). Median rent in Walterhall is $220 per week ($953 per month). Walterhall has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Walterhall has a population density of 266.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Walterhall is England. The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walterhall is $787.

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Walterhall Population

residents (Census 2021)

Walterhall Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$452/wk

$23,504 per year

#8630 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$787/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Walterhall Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (82) Female 47.4% (74)

Population Density

266.7

people per km²

156 people · 0.6 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$979

Family income/wk

Walterhall 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)

Walterhall Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

80.4% 37 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

19.6% 9 dwellings

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

Walterhall Country of Birth

Australia

90.9%

England

9.1%

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

Walterhall Religion

No Religion

31.5%

Not stated

29.8%

Catholic

17.3%

Anglican

11.3%

Uniting Church

4.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.0%

Christian (other)

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Walterhall Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.2%

Year 12 or equivalent

30.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

17.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.6%

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

Walterhall Employment

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Employed full-time

19.1% 21 people

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Employed part-time

10.9% 12 people

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Unemployed

6.4% 7 people

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Not in labour force

63.6% 70 people

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

Walterhall Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.8%

Certificate I/II

15.8%

Bachelor Degree

10.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.9%

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

Walterhall Occupation

Community & Personal Service

31.3%

Labourers

31.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

18.8%

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

Walterhall Field of Study

Engineering

41.7%

Society & Culture

33.3%

Education

25.0%

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

Walterhall Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Walterhall Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

8.3%

$400-$499/wk

27.8%

$500-$649/wk

16.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

19.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Walterhall Marital Status

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Married

27.4% 37

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Separated

3.0% 4

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Divorced

20.0% 27

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Widowed

9.6% 13

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Never married

40.0% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Walterhall Ancestry

English

33.3%

Australian

31.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

12.1%

Irish

9.7%

Scottish

7.3%

Other

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Walterhall School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.7%

Pre-school

33.3%

Secondary — Government

25.0%

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

Walterhall Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

14.5% 33

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No need for assistance

85.5% 195

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

Walterhall Volunteering

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Volunteer

5.1% 5

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Not a volunteer

94.9% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Walterhall Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

50.0%

$800-$999/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Walterhall How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.1%

Did not go to work

25.9%

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

Walterhall Car Ownership

0 vehicles

21.6%

1 vehicle

45.1%

2 vehicles

19.6%

3 vehicles

13.7%

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

Walterhall Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.3%

2 bedrooms

35.2%

3 bedrooms

50.0%

4 bedrooms

5.6%

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

Walterhall Population Mobility

17.8%

moved in the last year

31.1%

moved in the last 5 years

12.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

24.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Walterhall Indigenous Population

10.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

198

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Walterhall Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Stroke

Heart disease

Cancer

Asthma

Lung condition

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

Walterhall Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.4%

$150-$299/wk

13.4%

$300-$399/wk

17.9%

$400-$499/wk

20.9%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

17.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Walterhall Family Structure

Couple — no children

33.8%

One parent — children under 15

20.0%

Couple — children under 15

18.8%

One parent — no children under 15

16.3%

Couple — no children under 15

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Walterhall Military Service

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Previously served

6.1% 6

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Never served

93.9% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Walterhall Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 15

—

Did not provide

85.4% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Walterhall Children Ever Born

No children

54.5%

2 children

45.5%

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

Walterhall When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Walterhall Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.0%

5–14 hours

31.0%

15–29 hours

10.0%

30+ hours

13.0%

Did not do domestic work

35.0%

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

Walterhall Household Size

1 person

44.6%

2 persons

33.8%

3 persons

10.8%

4 persons

4.6%

6+ persons

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Walterhall Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Walterhall Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Walterhall Schools

schools nearby

government

846

avg ICSEA score

353

total students

Mount Morgan State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 230 students

869

ICSEA

Mount Morgan Central State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 123 students

822

ICSEA

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

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Walterhall Rent Prices & Affordability

32%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $695/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 31.7%

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

If you earn X in Walterhall

Your weekly income

≈ $3,012/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $475/wk

Rent share 31.7%

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Walterhall vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walterhall

What is the population of Walterhall QLD?

The population of Walterhall QLD is 156 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 266.7 people per km².Walterhall is ranked #7,659 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Walterhall?

The median personal income in Walterhall QLD is $452 per week, or $23,504 per year.The median household income is $695 per week.Family income is $979 per week.Walterhall is ranked #8,630 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Walterhall?

Median rent in Walterhall QLD is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 31.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Walterhall ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Walterhall?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walterhall QLD is $787. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Walterhall?

The median age in Walterhall QLD is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Walterhall a good suburb to live in?

Walterhall is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 156.The median income is $452/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.7% 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: 32976. All dollar figures in AUD.