Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Walcha

6,743 km²

Walcha is characterised by a smaller-than-average population and an older age profile than most.

It's also marked by household incomes well below most areas and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 Walcha, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,144▼ -1.5%since 2011 Median age50 yrs▲ +11.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.6%People aged 65 and over29.2%Children under 1516.7%People in a de facto relationship11.4%▲ +40.6%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+)29.2%

Older adults (45–64)27.4%

Young adults (25–44)17.8%

Children (0–14)16.7%

Youth (15–24)8.9%

Marital status

In Walcha, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (9%).

Married55%
Never married26%
Divorced9%
Widowed7%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

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

Australia83.4%

England1.5%

New Zealand1.0%

India0.1%

China0.1%

South Africa0.1%

Ancestry

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

Australian43.4%

English39.8%

Scottish12.3%

Irish12.0%

German4.5%

Italian1.4%

Dutch1.1%

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 only87.8%

Mandarin0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion26.4%

Religious affiliation

In Walcha, the largest group is Christianity at 69%, followed by No religion (30%) and Other religions (0%).

Christianity69%
No religion30%
Other religions0%
Buddhism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1238.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher12.4%

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 1238.5%

Year 1029.8%

Year 9 or below14.2%

Year 115.4%

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 / IV32.6%

Bachelor degree16.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.6%

Certificate I / II3.8%

Postgraduate degree3.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.0%

Field of qualification

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

Management & commerce13.2%

Agriculture & environment13.1%

Engineering & related12.2%

Health9.8%

Education8.1%

Society & culture7.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.3%

Architecture & building3.2%

Creative arts1.9%

Natural & physical sciences0.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$683▲ +50.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,211▲ +47.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,567▲ +46.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.3%

Household income distribution

In Walcha, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (26%).

$650–$1,49930.8%

$1,500–$2,99925.8%

Under $65023.2%

$4,000 or more5.8%

$3,000–$3,9994.5%

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 $65041.8%

$650–$1,49931.2%

$1,500–$2,99911.0%

$3,000 or more3.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.4%People with a mental health condition6.7%People needing help with daily activities5.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

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

None55.8%

One condition20.5%

Two conditions7.2%

Three or more4.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Walcha, the largest group is Arthritis at 24%, followed by Asthma (15%) and Mental health (12%).

Arthritis13.3%

Asthma8.7%

Mental health6.7%

Other condition6.5%

Heart disease6.1%

Diabetes5.5%

Cancer4.5%

Lung condition2.9%

Stroke1.3%

Dementia1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers26.0%People providing unpaid care11.9%People caring for children unpaid22.9%People who served in the Defence Force2.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -8.3%since 2011 One-parent families8.6%People living alone30.3%▲ +8.3%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 people42.3%

1 person30.3%

3 people11.7%

4 people8.5%

5 people5.5%

6 or more1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200▲ +100.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,056▲ +16.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting19.5%Homes owned outright47.5%Separate (detached) houses95.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms77.3%▼ -2.3%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 tenure9%

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 bedrooms26.0%

2 bedrooms16.0%

5 or more7.6%

1 bedroom4.2%

Studio / none0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In Walcha, the largest group is $200–$349 at 51%, followed by Under $200 (46%) and $350–$549 (3%).

$200–$34940.2%

Under $20036.4%

$350–$5492.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Walcha, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 47%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and $1,800–$2,999 (16%).

Under $1,00042.4%

$1,000–$1,79924.2%

$1,800–$2,99914.5%

$3,000 or more10.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.2%▼ -33.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Walcha, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (28%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

2 vehicles39.8%

1 vehicle28.6%

3 vehicles16.2%

4 or more11.8%

No vehicle4.2%

How people get to work

In Walcha, the largest group is Car (driver) at 55%, followed by Worked at home (33%) and Walked (8%).

Car (driver)47.6%

Worked at home28.6%

Walked7.1%

Car (passenger)3.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years27.8%Recent arrivals from overseas2.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.9%Labour-force participation56.3%Employed full-time63.7%

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 & fishing40.7%

Health care & social assistance9.0%

Education & training7.5%

Public administration & safety6.0%

Construction4.9%

Retail trade4.6%

Transport & warehousing4.1%

Accommodation & food3.5%

Professional & technical3.4%

Administrative & support2.7%

Occupations people work in

In Walcha, the largest group is Managers at 35%, followed by Labourers (16%) and Professionals (11%).

Managers34.3%

Labourers15.3%

Professionals11.1%

Technicians & trades9.2%

Clerical & administrative8.8%

Community & personal service8.3%

Machinery operators & drivers6.1%

Sales workers5.0%

Areas within Walcha

Walcha Block 1 Walcha Block 2 Walcha Block 3 Walcha Block 4 Walcha Block 5 Walcha Block 6 Walcha Block 7 Walcha Block 8 Walcha Block 9 Walcha Block 10 Walcha Block 11 Walcha Block 12

Nearby areas

Armidale Surrounds - South Taree Surrounds Armidale Port Macquarie Surrounds Gloucester Kempsey Surrounds Tamworth - East Tamworth - North

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