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Wal Wal

151 km²

Wal Wal is characterised by a notably young population and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Wal Wal, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population37—since 2011Median age37 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over8.1%Children under 1513.5%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–466

Age structure

In Wal Wal, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 47%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Children (0–14) (16%).

Young adults (25–44)40.5%
Older adults (45–64)24.3%
Children (0–14)13.5%
Seniors (65+)8.1%

Marital status

In Wal Wal, the largest group is Married at 75%, followed by Never married (25%).

  • Married75%
  • Never married25%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Wal Wal, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia73.0%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Wal Wal, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only100.0%

Religion

People with no religion67.6%

Religious affiliation

In Wal Wal, the largest group is No religion at 74%, followed by Christianity (26%).

  • No religion74%
  • Christianity26%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1241.9%

Highest year of school

In Wal Wal, the largest group is Year 12 at 52%, followed by Year 10 (32%) and Year 11 (16%).

Year 1241.9%
Year 1025.8%
Year 1112.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$743—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,625—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,687—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week9.7%

Household income distribution

In Wal Wal, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 69%, followed by $4,000 or more (31%).

$650–$1,49990.0%
$4,000 or more40.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.4%People with a mental health condition10.8%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Wal Wal, the largest group is Mental health at 40%, followed by Arthritis (30%) and Cancer (30%).

Mental health10.8%
Arthritis8.1%
Cancer8.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers41.9%People providing unpaid care9.7%People caring for children unpaid29.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8—since 2011One-parent families9.7%

Family composition

In Wal Wal, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (42%) and One-parent families (8%).

  • Couples with children50%
  • Couples without children42%
  • One-parent families8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Wal Wal, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Other tenure (23%).

  • Owned outright46%
  • Owned with a mortgage31%
  • Other tenure23%

Types of homes

In Wal Wal, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Wal Wal, the largest group is Car (driver) at 60%, followed by Worked at home (40%).

Car (driver)28.6%
Worked at home19.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years40.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation67.7%Employed full-time57.1%

Industries people work in

In Wal Wal, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 100%.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing52.4%

Occupations people work in

In Wal Wal, the largest group is Managers at 33%, followed by Professionals (19%) and Labourers (19%).

Managers33.3%
Professionals19.0%
Labourers19.0%
Technicians & trades14.3%
Clerical & administrative14.3%

Nearby areas

Glenorchy (Vic.)RiachellaLubeckDadswells BridgeLedcourtCallawaddaMarnoo WestSt Helens Plains