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Walla Walla (L)

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Walla Walla (L) has a slightly less degree-qualified population and household incomes a little below the norm.

It also has a slightly lower share of renters than usual and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Walla Walla (L), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population532▼ -37.3%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▼ -2.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.3%People aged 65 and over17.9%Children under 1520.9%People in a de facto relationship12.0%▲ +19.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Children (0–14) (21%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)28.9%

Children (0–14)20.9%

Young adults (25–44)18.4%

Seniors (65+)17.9%

Youth (15–24)15.4%

Marital status

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is Married at 42%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (8%).

Married42%
Never married37%
Divorced8%
Widowed8%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

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

Australia85.5%

England1.1%

New Zealand0.9%

Philippines0.6%

Ancestry

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is Australian at 34%, followed by English (31%) and German (13%).

Australian40.6%

English37.6%

German15.0%

Irish10.9%

Scottish10.9%

Dutch2.4%

Italian1.7%

Filipino0.6%

Language

People using another language at home2.6%

Language used at home

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Tagalog (1%).

English only88.7%

Tagalog0.8%

Religion

People with no religion36.3%

Religious affiliation

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is Christianity at 59%, followed by No religion (41%).

Christianity59%
No religion41%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1229.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher7.9%

Highest year of school

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is Year 10 at 35%, followed by Year 12 (35%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1030.0%

Year 1229.5%

Year 9 or below13.7%

Year 1112.2%

Highest qualification level

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 60%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (15%) and Bachelor degree (10%).

Certificate III / IV43.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.1%

Bachelor degree7.3%

Postgraduate degree4.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.0%

Certificate I / II3.0%

Field of qualification

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is Engineering & related at 27%, followed by Management & commerce (14%) and Society & culture (14%).

Engineering & related20.9%

Management & commerce10.7%

Society & culture10.7%

Education8.5%

Health6.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.6%

Architecture & building5.1%

Agriculture & environment5.1%

Information technology2.1%

Creative arts2.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$573▲ +31.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,044▲ +37.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,426▲ +51.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week6.7%

Household income distribution

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 42%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (23%).

$650–$1,49937.5%

$1,500–$2,99925.0%

Under $65020.7%

$3,000–$3,9996.7%

Personal income distribution

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is Under $650 at 53%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65047.0%

$650–$1,49927.9%

$1,500–$2,99913.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.5%People with a mental health condition12.8%People needing help with daily activities8.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is None at 61%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (8%).

None52.3%

One condition21.2%

Two conditions6.8%

Three or more5.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is Mental health at 20%, followed by Arthritis (17%) and Asthma (17%).

Mental health12.8%

Arthritis11.1%

Asthma10.7%

Other condition9.2%

Diabetes5.6%

Heart disease4.3%

Cancer3.6%

Lung condition3.0%

Stroke1.9%

Dementia1.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers25.3%People providing unpaid care15.1%People caring for children unpaid19.1%People who served in the Defence Force3.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011 One-parent families20.1%People living alone32.2%▼ -10.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is Couples with children at 41%, followed by Couples without children (37%) and One-parent families (20%).

Couples with children41%
Couples without children37%
One-parent families20%
Other families3%

Household size

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is 2 people at 42%, followed by 1 person (32%) and 4 people (11%).

2 people42.3%

1 person32.2%

4 people11.1%

3 people8.2%

5 people3.8%

6 or more2.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$209—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,047▲ +60.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting14.9%Homes owned outright43.3%Separate (detached) houses94.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms76.9%▲ +9.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (38%) and Rented (15%).

Owned outright45%
Owned with a mortgage38%
Rented15%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Other dwelling (2%).

Separate house98%
Other dwelling2%

Bedrooms per home

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 4 bedrooms (24%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms49.5%

4 bedrooms23.6%

2 bedrooms15.9%

1 bedroom5.3%

5 or more3.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is $200–$349 at 59%, followed by Under $200 (41%).

$200–$34961.3%

Under $20041.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is Under $1,000 at 52%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (36%) and $1,800–$2,999 (12%).

Under $1,00046.8%

$1,000–$1,79932.5%

$1,800–$2,99910.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.5%▼ -70.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is 1 vehicle at 38%, followed by 2 vehicles (33%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

1 vehicle37.5%

2 vehicles32.5%

3 vehicles15.5%

4 or more11.0%

No vehicle3.5%

How people get to work

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Walked (13%) and Worked at home (8%).

Car (driver)61.3%

Walked10.8%

Worked at home6.4%

Bicycle2.9%

Car (passenger)2.0%

Bus1.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.2%Recent arrivals from overseas12.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.5%Labour-force participation51.4%Employed full-time56.4%

Industries people work in

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is Construction at 13%, followed by Education & training (13%) and Transport & warehousing (12%).

Construction12.3%

Education & training11.8%

Transport & warehousing11.3%

Manufacturing9.8%

Retail trade8.8%

Accommodation & food7.4%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing5.9%

Health care & social assistance4.4%

Professional & technical3.9%

Other services3.9%

Occupations people work in

In Walla Walla (L), the largest group is Technicians & trades at 17%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (14%) and Professionals (13%).

Technicians & trades17.2%

Machinery operators & drivers13.7%

Professionals13.2%

Community & personal service12.7%

Labourers11.8%

Clerical & administrative11.3%

Managers10.8%

Sales workers8.8%

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