Council (LGA) · Area profile

Walcha

6,261 km²

Walcha is characterised by an ageing population and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

It's also marked by somewhat fewer residents than usual and slightly below-average household incomes.

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📍 Walcha, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,016▼ -0.2%since 2011 Median age50 yrs▲ +13.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.7%People aged 65 and over29.3%Children under 1516.9%People in a de facto relationship11.6%▲ +43.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Walcha, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Seniors (65+)29.3%

Older adults (45–64)27.3%

Young adults (25–44)17.7%

Children (0–14)16.9%

Youth (15–24)8.8%

Marital status

In Walcha, the largest group is Married at 56%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (8%).

Married56%
Never married26%
Divorced8%
Widowed7%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Walcha, the largest group is Australia at 97%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia83.9%

England1.6%

New Zealand0.9%

India0.1%

China0.1%

South Africa0.1%

Ancestry

In Walcha, the largest group is Australian at 38%, followed by English (35%) and Scottish (11%).

Australian43.9%

English40.1%

Scottish12.6%

Irish11.9%

German4.3%

Italian1.2%

Dutch1.0%

Chinese0.2%

Filipino0.2%

Language

People using another language at home1.8%

Language used at home

In Walcha, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Punjabi (0%).

English only88.4%

Mandarin0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion26.5%

Religious affiliation

In Walcha, the largest group is Christianity at 70%, followed by No religion (30%) and Other religions (0%).

Christianity70%
No religion30%
Other religions0%
Buddhism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1238.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher12.9%

Highest year of school

In Walcha, the largest group is Year 12 at 44%, followed by Year 10 (34%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1238.7%

Year 1030.1%

Year 9 or below14.1%

Year 115.6%

Highest qualification level

In Walcha, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 46%, followed by Bachelor degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV33.2%

Bachelor degree16.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.4%

Certificate I / II3.7%

Postgraduate degree3.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.4%

Field of qualification

In Walcha, the largest group is Management & commerce at 18%, followed by Agriculture & environment (18%) and Engineering & related (17%).

Management & commerce13.4%

Agriculture & environment13.3%

Engineering & related12.5%

Health9.6%

Education8.3%

Society & culture7.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.4%

Architecture & building3.1%

Creative arts2.2%

Natural & physical sciences1.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$690▲ +50.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,224▲ +48.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,583▲ +47.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.6%

Household income distribution

In Walcha, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (26%).

$650–$1,49930.2%

$1,500–$2,99925.8%

Under $65023.8%

$4,000 or more6.2%

$3,000–$3,9994.4%

Personal income distribution

In Walcha, the largest group is Under $650 at 48%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (13%).

Under $65041.7%

$650–$1,49931.4%

$1,500–$2,99911.3%

$3,000 or more3.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.5%People with a mental health condition6.7%People needing help with daily activities5.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Walcha, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (8%).

None56.0%

One condition20.6%

Two conditions7.0%

Three or more4.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Walcha, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Asthma (15%) and Mental health (12%).

Arthritis13.1%

Asthma8.7%

Mental health6.7%

Other condition6.6%

Heart disease6.2%

Diabetes5.6%

Cancer4.6%

Lung condition2.9%

Stroke1.4%

Dementia1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers26.1%People providing unpaid care12.0%People caring for children unpaid22.9%People who served in the Defence Force2.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -8.3%since 2011 One-parent families8.9%People living alone30.3%▲ +6.4%since 2011

Family composition

In Walcha, the largest group is Couples with children at 48%, followed by Couples without children (43%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children48%
Couples without children43%
One-parent families9%
Other families1%

Household size

In Walcha, the largest group is 2 people at 42%, followed by 1 person (30%) and 3 people (12%).

2 people42.2%

1 person30.3%

3 people11.7%

4 people8.6%

5 people5.6%

6 or more1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200▲ +100.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,056▲ +21.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting19.9%Homes owned outright47.9%Separate (detached) houses94.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms77.7%▼ -2.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Walcha, the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (22%) and Rented (20%).

Owned outright49%
Owned with a mortgage22%
Rented20%
Other tenure8%

Types of homes

In Walcha, the largest group is Separate house at 96%, followed by Flat or apartment (3%) and Other dwelling (1%).

Separate house96%
Flat or apartment3%
Other dwelling1%
Townhouse / semi-detached0%

Bedrooms per home

In Walcha, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms43.7%

4 bedrooms26.5%

2 bedrooms16.1%

5 or more7.4%

1 bedroom4.0%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Walcha, the largest group is $200–$349 at 53%, followed by Under $200 (44%) and $350–$549 (3%).

$200–$34940.9%

Under $20033.6%

$350–$5492.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Walcha, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 48%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and $1,800–$2,999 (13%).

Under $1,00044.0%

$1,000–$1,79926.8%

$1,800–$2,99911.7%

$3,000 or more8.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.1%▼ -34.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Walcha, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (29%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

2 vehicles39.0%

1 vehicle29.1%

3 vehicles16.3%

4 or more11.9%

No vehicle4.1%

How people get to work

In Walcha, the largest group is Car (driver) at 55%, followed by Worked at home (32%) and Walked (8%).

Car (driver)48.2%

Worked at home28.3%

Walked6.7%

Car (passenger)3.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years28.0%Recent arrivals from overseas2.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.0%Labour-force participation56.6%Employed full-time63.3%

Industries people work in

In Walcha, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 42%, followed by Health care & social assistance (9%) and Education & training (8%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing40.0%

Health care & social assistance8.8%

Education & training7.6%

Public administration & safety6.0%

Construction4.7%

Retail trade4.6%

Transport & warehousing4.2%

Accommodation & food3.6%

Professional & technical3.5%

Administrative & support2.2%

Occupations people work in

In Walcha, the largest group is Managers at 35%, followed by Labourers (15%) and Professionals (11%).

Managers34.1%

Labourers14.7%

Professionals11.2%

Technicians & trades9.7%

Clerical & administrative8.8%

Community & personal service8.6%

Machinery operators & drivers5.7%

Sales workers5.5%

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