# Walla Walla

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Greater Hume Shire › 2659, NSW

Area: 280 km²

A typical resident of Walla Walla is noticeably older than the state average, with a median age of 44. The community is mostly made up of homeowners and people born in Australia, with a strong local spirit seen in the high number of volunteers. It is a quiet, residential area where nearly everyone lives in a separate house. While incomes are generally lower than the national figure, the area feels stable with very few people moving in or out over the last five years.

## Demographics & Identity

The population totals 811 people. It is slightly older than the state and national averages, with 18.6% of residents aged 65 or over.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 811 | -11.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 44 yrs | +2.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 3.7% | +54.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 18.6% | +6.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 17.8% | -13.1% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 9.3% | +38.5% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 29.2%, Seniors (65+) 18.6%, Children (0–14) 17.8%, Young adults (25–44) 17.3%, Youth (15–24) 14.7%

**Marital status** — Married 46.9%, Never married 33.5%, Divorced 9.0%, Widowed 5.7%, Separated 3.0%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The area is far less diverse than the rest of the country, as only 5.8% of people were born overseas. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 5.8% | +40.0% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 84.2%, England 1.1%, Philippines 0.9%, New Zealand 0.7%

**Ancestry** — Australian 37.5%, English 35.8%, German 18.7%, Scottish 13.3%, Irish 10.4%, Italian 1.8%, Dutch 0.7%, Filipino 0.7%

## Language

English is the primary language for nearly everyone here. Only 2.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 2.2% | +69.6% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.4% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 86.7%, Tagalog 0.9%

## Religion

About 57.1% of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.9%, which is a little below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 30.9% | +202.6% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 57.1%, No religion 30.9%, Not stated 11.8%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 31.4% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 31.4% | +6.3% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 10.7% | +22.5% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 13.89 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 2 | — |
| Average school size | 176 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,022 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 10 33.0%, Year 12 31.4%, Year 9 or below 14.1%, Year 11 10.0%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 37.7%, Advanced diploma / diploma 11.8%, Bachelor degree 10.2%, Postgraduate degree 5.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.4%, Certificate I / II 3.9%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 16.5%, Management & commerce 15.4%, Society & culture 10.5%, Agriculture & environment 9.4%, Education 7.2%, Health 6.1%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.4%, Architecture & building 3.6%, Natural & physical sciences 0.8%, Information technology 0.8%, Creative arts 0.8%

## Income

Incomes are well below the state and national figures. The typical weekly household income is $1,166, and only 8.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $605 | +29.6% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,166 | +14.1% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,539 | +21.6% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 4.2% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 8.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 34.3%, $1,500–$2,999 28.0%, Under $650 21.7%, $3,000–$3,999 5.0%, $4,000 or more 3.3%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 45.4%, $650–$1,499 29.8%, $1,500–$2,999 10.5%, $3,000 or more 1.2%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 32.2% of residents, and 11.6% have a mental health condition.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 32.2% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 7.3% | +123.1% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 11.7%, Mental health 11.6%, Asthma 9.4%, Other condition 8.8%, Diabetes 5.7%, Heart disease 4.4%, Cancer 3.6%, Lung condition 3.2%, Stroke 1.7%, Dementia 0.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 53.4%, One condition 20.6%, Two conditions 6.5%, Three or more 4.7%

## Community Participation

Community spirit is very high, with 28.4% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average. Unpaid care for others is also more common than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 28.4% | -21.8% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 14.3% | +12.6% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 21.2% | -26.4% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.2% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 24.1% | -15.0% since 2011 |

## First Nations

About 3.7% of the population is of First Nations descent. This group is much more likely to speak a First Nations language than those in the wider state.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 30 | — |
| First Nations median age | 25 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $385 | — |
| First Nations household income | $780 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 10.0% | — |

## Family & Households

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 18.2%. Around 27% of people live alone, which is slightly above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.3 | -8.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 18.2% | +104.1% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 27.0% | +12.7% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 45.0%, Couples without children 34.9%, One-parent families 18.2%, Other families 1.6%

**Household size** — 2 people 42.3%, 1 person 27.0%, 3 people 12.3%, 4 people 10.3%, 5 people 6.0%, 6 or more 2.0%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 45.7% of people own their home outright. This is far above the national average, and typical rents are much lower than usual.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $230 | +76.9% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $977 | -20.2% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -36.4% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 14.3% | -12.7% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 45.7% | +0.5% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 96.7% | -1.6% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 81.0% | -0.6% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 45.7%, Owned with a mortgage 34.3%, Rented 14.3%, Other tenure 3.7%, Not stated 2.7%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 96.7%, Other dwelling 2.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 46.7%, 4 bedrooms 27.3%, 2 bedrooms 12.7%, 5 or more 7.0%, 1 bedroom 2.3%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 48.8%, Under $200 32.6%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 51.5%, $1,000–$1,799 31.1%, $1,800–$2,999 9.7%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 55.8% of workers driving to their jobs. There are no public transport stops in the area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 2.7% | -9.7% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 16.5% | +29.8% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.9% | — |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 55.8%, Worked at home 16.5%, Walked 9.1%, Car (passenger) 2.0%, Bicycle 1.7%, Bus 0.9%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 33.0%, 1 vehicle 29.6%, 3 vehicles 19.4%, 4 or more 12.6%, No vehicle 2.7%

## Migration & Movement

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the state average. However, 19.1% of recent arrivals came from overseas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 27.4% | +1.0% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 19.1% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. About 55.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | +18.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 55.2% | -13.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.7% | -7.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 21.4%, Manufacturing 9.7%, Education & training 9.4%, Construction 9.1%, Transport & warehousing 9.1%, Accommodation & food 6.8%, Retail trade 5.7%, Health care & social assistance 4.8%, Other services 4.0%, Public administration & safety 3.4%, Professional & technical 2.8%, Administrative & support 2.8%, Finance & insurance 2.0%, Wholesale trade 1.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Mining 0.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 22.8%, Technicians & trades 16.2%, Labourers 12.3%, Clerical & administrative 10.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.0%, Community & personal service 9.4%, Professionals 8.8%, Sales workers 6.0%

## Walkability

Most residents are dependent on cars for daily needs. While some health services are within walking distance, the overall walkability score is far below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 3.6 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.3 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 62.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 62.4% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 50.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 63.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 60.3% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 28.4 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.0% | — |

## Schools serving Walla Walla

2 schools, 352 students, average ICSEA 1,022.

By sector: Government 1, Independent 1

By type: Primary 1, Secondary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walla Walla Public School | Government | Primary | 3.3 km | 40 |
| St Paul's College | Independent | Secondary | 3.8 km | 312 |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14115/walla-walla