Walwa VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Walwa VIC is 191 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Walwa is $525 per week ($27,300 per year). Median rent in Walwa is $160 per week ($693 per month). Walwa has a median age of 63 years, older than the national median of 38. Walwa has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Walwa is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walwa is $800.

There were 14 recorded offences in Walwa in 2025-25, a rate of 73 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (7 offences).

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Walwa Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Walwa Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$525/wk
$27,300 per year
#7967 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$160/wk
$693 per month
#8125 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
63years
25 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$800/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Walwa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (103) Female 45.5% (86)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
191 people · 109.3 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,458
Family income/wk

Walwa Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
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)

Walwa Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
86.9% 53 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
13.1% 8 dwellings

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

Walwa Country of Birth

Australia
96.2%
England
3.8%

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

Walwa Religion

No Religion
36.4%
Not stated
17.4%
Catholic
15.8%
Anglican
14.1%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
4.3%
Other Religions Tot
4.3%
Uniting Church
4.3%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Walwa Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.1%

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

Walwa Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

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

Walwa Employment

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Employed full-time
31.8% 47 people
Employed part-time
16.2% 24 people
🏠
Not in labour force
52.0% 77 people

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

Walwa Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.6%
Bachelor Degree
20.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.0%
Certificate I/II
7.1%

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

Walwa Occupation

Managers
38.0%
Community & Personal Service
16.0%
Clerical & Administrative
14.0%
Professionals
12.0%
Labourers
12.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.0%

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

Walwa Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.2%
Engineering
22.2%
Society & Culture
13.3%
Health
13.3%
Education
11.1%
Agriculture & Environment
11.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.7%

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

Walwa Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Walwa Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
5.0%
$400-$499/wk
20.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
5.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.8%
$4,000+/wk
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Walwa Marital Status

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Married
45.3% 82
↔️
Separated
6.6% 12
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Divorced
15.5% 28
🕊️
Widowed
8.3% 15
👤
Never married
24.3% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Walwa Ancestry

English
35.5%
Australian
27.6%
Irish
14.0%
Scottish
11.0%
German
4.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.1%
Other
2.6%
Dutch
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Walwa School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
30.8%
Primary — Government
23.1%
Secondary — Government
23.1%
Vocational Education
23.1%

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

Walwa Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.8% 19
No need for assistance
94.2% 307

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

Walwa Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
39.9% 61
Not a volunteer
60.1% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Walwa Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
37.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Walwa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
47.5%
Walked only
30.5%
Did not go to work
22.0%

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

Walwa Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.1%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3 vehicles
14.3%
4+ vehicles
10.7%

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

Walwa Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.6%
2 bedrooms
28.9%
3 bedrooms
43.4%
4 bedrooms
15.8%
5 bedrooms
5.3%

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

Walwa Population Mobility

11.0%
moved in the last year
33.7%
moved in the last 5 years
1.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
46.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Walwa Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
311
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Walwa Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
24
Heart disease
16
Lung condition
13
Diabetes
12
Arthritis
10
Asthma
10
Cancer
10
Stroke
4

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

Walwa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.7%
$1-$149/wk
6.5%
$150-$299/wk
16.3%
$300-$399/wk
9.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.9%
$650-$799/wk
10.6%
$800-$999/wk
11.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Walwa Family Structure

Couple — no children
62.0%
Couple — children under 15
19.6%
One parent — no children under 15
9.8%
Couple — no children under 15
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Walwa Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.4% 7
👤
Never served
95.6% 151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Walwa Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.4% 21
Did not provide
86.6% 136

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Walwa Children Ever Born

No children
23.3%
1 child
5.0%
2 children
41.7%
3 children
10.0%
4 children
20.0%

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

Walwa When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
7
2001–2010
3
2011–2015
3

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

Walwa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.3%
5–14 hours
27.3%
15–29 hours
18.7%
30+ hours
10.7%
Did not do domestic work
22.0%

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

Walwa Household Size

1 person
41.9%
2 persons
48.8%
3 persons
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Walwa Where Residents Moved From

Same address
145
Moved from VIC
14
Moved from NSW
6

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

Walwa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Walwa Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 14 total

Justice Procedures
7
Theft
3
Property Damage
2
Assault
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Walwa Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $924/wk
Median Rent $160/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.3%

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

If you earn X in Walwa

≈ $4,004/month
Median rent $160/wk
Left after rent $764/wk
Rent share 17.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Walwa vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walwa

What is the population of Walwa VIC?

The population of Walwa VIC is 191 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Walwa is ranked #7,076 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Walwa?

The median personal income in Walwa VIC is $525 per week, or $27,300 per year.The median household income is $924 per week.Family income is $1,458 per week.Walwa is ranked #7,967 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Walwa?

Median rent in Walwa VIC is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Walwa ranks #8,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Walwa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walwa VIC is $800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Walwa?

The median age in Walwa VIC is 63 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Walwa a good suburb to live in?

Walwa is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 191.The median income is $525/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.3% 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: 22668. All dollar figures in AUD.