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Walwa

VIC 3709 · Towong

191 (2021)191 est. (2025) · Stable

12
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

191
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
4
Transport score

Walwa is a stable suburb in Towong, VIC 3709, about 319km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Walwa are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 4/100, and is about 207km inland. Walwa has an overall score of 12/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

318.7 km
To Melbourne CBD
207.1 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
73.5 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

191
Population
63
Median age
1.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$924
vs NSW median-50.1%
Median taxable income (individual)$46,820/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -21%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3709 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher10.9%
Born in Australia77.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse78 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (4.19%), England (2.62%), Germany (1.57%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

Residential

Very small population (under 500) — per-resident rates aren't shown and no safety score is calculated, but the raw incident counts below are still accurate.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year):

Break & enter dwellingNot reported
Steal from dwellingNot reported
Motor vehicle theftNot reported
2
Domestic assault
RobberyNot reported

Incident-trend chart suppressed for this suburb — its all-category totals don't reflect the small resident base. Raw residential counts are shown above.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 9 (all categories, latest year)2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

1
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 934 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Walwa Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 931

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

4
1Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationAlbury Railway (73.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.3% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↓

Top local industries

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
23.8%
Health Care & Social Assistance
14.7%
Construction
9.1%
Education & Training
7.5%
Retail Trade
6.4%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

31.0°C
Summer max
13.0°C
Winter max
700mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
11 in suburbParks
11 in suburbPlaygrounds
0Pools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
22 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
77 in suburbSports fields
22 in suburbVets

In this suburb

2Public toilets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalCorryong Hospital (27.6 km)
Nearest vet3.2 km
Nearest airportAlbury (70.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Entertainment Scene

No data

Entertainment venue data isn't available for this suburb.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents5.24

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026

Childcare

No data

Childcare data isn't available for this suburb.

1
Long Day Care
Total services1
Services per 1,000 residents5.24

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Places of Worship

1
Christian1 in suburb
Total within 3km1
In this suburb1

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.00%
Projected population 2041198
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Walwa

How far is Walwa from Melbourne CBD?

Walwa is about 318.7 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Walwa?

Walwa has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 931 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Walwa?

Walwa has a transport score of 4/100 and 1 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.