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Walla Walla
1 km²
Daily life in Walla Walla is centered around a small, stable community where almost every home is a separate house and essential services are within easy walking distance. The population has shrunk by 37% since 2011 to 532 people, though the area remains family-friendly with a higher proportion of children than most similar places. It is a predominantly Australian-born community with a strong spirit of service, as one in four residents volunteers.
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The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While the proportion of children is higher than most areas, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population fell significantly from 26.4% in 2011 to 5.3% in 2021.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.2% born overseas—a figure far below the state and national averages. Most residents claim Australian, English, or German ancestry.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.6% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Over half of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion now make up 36.3% of the population, a rise of 23 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 29.5% completing Year 12.
Incomes are well below the national average, with typical weekly personal income at $573. Only 6.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state figure.
Health challenges are more common here, with 12.8% of people reporting a mental health condition and 8.3% needing help with daily activities, both of which are higher than in most areas.
A high number of people provide unpaid care (15.1%) and 25.3% are volunteers, a rate far above the national figure.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 20.1% of households. About 32.2% of people live alone.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 43.3% owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is also very low, with a typical weekly cost of $209.
Most people rely on cars, with 61.3% driving to work and only 6.4% working from home, which is far below the state average.
The population is relatively stable, as 30.2% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
About half of adults are working or looking for work, with those employed full-time making up 56.4% of the population. Common industries include construction, education, and transport.
The area is very walkable for daily needs, with 99.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 96.1% near health services, though there is no public transport within 10 minutes.