Suburbs Waltowa

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Waltowa SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Waltowa SA is 33 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Waltowa is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Waltowa is $200 per week ($867 per month). Waltowa has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Waltowa has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waltowa is $1,450.

There were 2 recorded offences in Waltowa in 2025-26, a rate of 61 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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📍 Waltowa, South Australia — 35.6277°S, 139.4266°E

Crime: Low Med High

Waltowa Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Waltowa Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,450/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Waltowa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.3% (18) Female 43.8% (14)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
33 people · 84.6 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,416
Family income/wk

Waltowa Age Distribution

15-19
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Waltowa Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
57.1% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.9% 3 dwellings

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

Waltowa Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Waltowa Religion

No Religion
50.0%
Uniting Church
31.3%
Anglican
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Waltowa Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
34.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
26.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.0%

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

Waltowa Employment

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Employed full-time
25.7% 9 people
⏰
Employed part-time
34.3% 12 people
🏠
Not in labour force
40.0% 14 people

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

Waltowa Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

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

Waltowa Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
100.0%

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

Waltowa Field of Study

Health
60.0%
Agriculture & Environment
40.0%

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

Waltowa Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Waltowa Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
30.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
38.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Waltowa Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 15
📋
Divorced
10.0% 3
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Never married
40.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Waltowa Ancestry

Australian
68.8%
English
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Waltowa School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Waltowa Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
12.7% 7
✅
No need for assistance
87.3% 48

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

Waltowa Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
53.3% 16
—
Not a volunteer
46.7% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Waltowa Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Waltowa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.2%
Walked only
27.8%

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

Waltowa Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.0%
2 vehicles
70.0%

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

Waltowa Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Waltowa Population Mobility

9.1%
moved in the last year
35.3%
moved in the last 5 years
56.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Waltowa Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
68
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Waltowa Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3
Heart disease
3

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

Waltowa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
30.8%
$150-$299/wk
23.1%
$800-$999/wk
23.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Waltowa Family Structure

Couple — no children
85.7%
Couple — children under 15
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Waltowa Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.8% 4
—
Did not provide
86.2% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Waltowa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.2%
5–14 hours
21.6%
15–29 hours
24.3%
30+ hours
18.9%
Did not do domestic work
18.9%

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

Waltowa Household Size

1 person
21.4%
2 persons
78.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Waltowa Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Waltowa Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.2%

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

If you earn X in Waltowa

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,112/wk
Rent share 15.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Burra (SA)
Income: $539/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk
Coober Pedy
Income: $498/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $37/wk
Millicent
Income: $556/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $25/wk
Crystal Brook (SA)
Income: $557/wk Rent: $189/wk Save: $11/wk
Novar Gardens
Income: $630/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $35/wk
Port Pirie West
Income: $475/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk
Solomontown
Income: $512/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $5/wk
Risdon Park
Income: $577/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Waltowa vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Chilpenunda
Pop: 17 Income: $575/wk
Bruce (SA)
Pop: 17 Income: $474/wk
Horsnell Gully
Pop: 17 Income: $450/wk Rent: $290/wk
Jericho (SA)
Pop: 17 Income: $425/wk Rent: $125/wk
Kallora
Pop: 17 Income: $780/wk Rent: $100/wk
Kooroona
Pop: 17 Income: $383/wk

Compare Waltowa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waltowa

What is the population of Waltowa SA?

The population of Waltowa SA is 33 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Waltowa?

The median personal income in Waltowa SA is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,416 per week.

How much is rent in Waltowa?

Median rent in Waltowa SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 15.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Waltowa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waltowa SA is $1,450. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Waltowa?

The median age in Waltowa SA is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Waltowa a good suburb to live in?

Waltowa is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 33.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.2% 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: 41522. All dollar figures in AUD.