Valla Beach, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Valla Beach NSW is 1,455 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Valla Beach is $597 per week ($31,044 per year). Median rent in Valla Beach is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Valla Beach has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Valla Beach has a population density of 437 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Valla Beach is England. The most common religion is No religion (47.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Valla Beach is $1,600.

There were 7 recorded offences in Valla Beach in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

Population
1,455
Census 2021
Median income
$597/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
55years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Valla Beach vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Valla Beach is $597 a week, 22% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,768th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $15 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 36.9% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 55, 12 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureValla BeachTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$597/wk$765/wk −22%$766/wk
Household income$1,084/wk$1,704/wk −36%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$385/wk +4%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,600/mo$1,965/mo −19%$1,733/mo
Median age5543 +12 yrs42
Rent share of household income36.9%22.6% +14.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Valla Beach, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Valla Beach Population

1,455 residents at the 2021 Census.

Valla Beach Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$597/wk
$31,044 per year
Ranked 7,134 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
55years
17 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Valla Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

37% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: stressed.

Household income $1,084/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 36.9%

Rent is more than 35% of household income, a level often described as housing stress.

Median rent in Valla Beach against your income

About $4,697 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $684/wk
Rent share 36.9%

Valla Beach Map

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People in Valla Beach

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.6% (648) Female 55.4% (805)

Population Density

437
people per km²
1,455 people · 3.3 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,406
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
6.0%
New Zealand
1.0%
Germany
0.6%
Canada
0.5%
Malaysia
0.4%
Sri Lanka
0.4%
United States of America
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
0.8%
German
0.8%
French
0.6%
Mandarin
0.3%
Punjabi
0.3%
Cantonese
0.2%
Spanish
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
48.2%
Australian
34.6%
Irish
16.0%
Scottish
12.8%
German
5.4%
Australian Aboriginal
3.1%
Italian
3.0%
Welsh
1.6%
Dutch
1.4%
French
0.8%
Russian
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
47.8%
Anglican
15.9%
Catholic
13.2%
Not stated
8.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.0%
Uniting Church
2.5%
Pentecostal
2.0%
Christian (other)
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.7% 595
Separated
4.8% 60
Divorced
14.0% 175
Widowed
6.5% 81
Never married
27.0% 337

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
45.0%
Couple: children under 15
29.0%
Couple: no children under 15
11.9%
One parent: children under 15
8.9%
One parent: no children under 15
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
32.0%
2 persons
42.3%
3 persons
10.8%
4 persons
9.8%
5 persons
4.4%
6+ persons
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Valla Beach

Housing Tenure

Of the 635 occupied private dwellings in Valla Beach at the 2021 Census, 16.7% were rented, 56.4% owned outright and 24.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
56.4% 358 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
24.6% 156 dwellings
Rented
16.7% 106 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.6%
2 bedrooms
24.4%
3 bedrooms
42.6%
4 bedrooms
26.5%
5 bedrooms
4.5%
6+ bedrooms
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.4%
$300-$449/mo
4.1%
$600-$799/mo
6.2%
$800-$999/mo
6.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.8%
1 vehicle
47.8%
2 vehicles
39.6%
3 vehicles
7.2%
4+ vehicles
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Valla Beach

Employment

Employed full-time
23.3% 263 people
Employed part-time
22.0% 248 people
Unemployed
1.9% 21 people
Not in labour force
52.9% 597 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
34.4%
Community & Personal Service
18.2%
Managers
14.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.0%
Clerical & Administrative
11.5%
Labourers
4.2%
Sales Workers
2.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
1.2%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$400-$499/wk
8.5%
$500-$649/wk
10.1%
$650-$799/wk
12.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
5.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.2%
$4,000+/wk
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$150-$299/wk
8.0%
$300-$399/wk
7.7%
$400-$499/wk
5.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
10.6%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.1%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.9%
Did not go to work
15.3%
Car (passenger)
6.4%
Walked only
1.5%
Truck
0.8%
Bicycle
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Bus
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
32.9%
Bachelor Degree
31.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.8%
Postgraduate Degree
8.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.1%
Certificate I/II
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Health
17.7%
Education
16.2%
Society & Culture
16.2%
Management & Commerce
16.2%
Engineering
10.0%
Architecture & Building
7.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.7%
Agriculture & Environment
4.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.2%
Creative Arts
2.5%
Information Technology
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
23.6%
Primary: Government
23.6%
Vocational Education
13.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
12.8%
Pre-school
12.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.4%
Secondary: Catholic
3.0%
Primary: Catholic
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.7%
Has need for assistance
6.0%
Need for assistance not stated
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
137
Arthritis
82
Heart disease
69
Lung condition
64
Asthma
47
Diabetes
41
Cancer
32
Kidney disease
20
Stroke
11

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.2% 166
Did not provide
85.8% 1,004

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.9% 246
Not a volunteer
79.1% 932

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.3% 51
Never served
95.7% 1,127

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.5%
1 child
12.7%
2 children
31.6%
3 children
22.1%
4 children
6.0%
5+ children
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
24
1961: 1970
39
1971: 1980
31
1981: 1990
35
1991: 2000
10
2001: 2010
16
2011: 2015
15
2016
3
2018
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

15.3%
moved in the last year
42.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
46.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,139
Moved from NSW
124
Moved: same area (SA2)
39
Moved from QLD
20
Moved from VIC
10
Moved from ACT
5
Moved from overseas
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.0%
5: 14 hours
34.0%
15: 29 hours
16.6%
30+ hours
12.5%
Did not do domestic work
19.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.5%
Step family: no other children
11.1%
Intact family: other children present
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Valla Beach Crime Statistics

7 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
4
Assault
1
Sexual Offences
1
Property Damage
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Valla Beach

The closest suburb to Valla Beach is Valla, 4.8 km away.

Valla
4.8 km away · income $674/wk · rent $310/wk
Nambucca Heads
6.5 km away · income $499/wk · rent $280/wk
Urunga
7.8 km away · income $590/wk · rent $340/wk
Newee Creek
9.0 km away · income $638/wk · rent $225/wk
Bowraville
15.0 km away · income $521/wk · rent $260/wk
Macksville
17.3 km away · income $511/wk · rent $320/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Valla Beach

What is the population of Valla Beach NSW?

The population of Valla Beach NSW is 1,455 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 437 people per km². Valla Beach is ranked #3,437 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Valla Beach?

The median personal income in Valla Beach NSW is $597 per week, or $31,044 per year. The median household income is $1,084 per week. Family income is $1,406 per week. Valla Beach is ranked #7,134 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Valla Beach?

Median rent in Valla Beach NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 36.9% of household income, which is considered stressed. Valla Beach ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Valla Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Valla Beach NSW is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Valla Beach?

The median age in Valla Beach NSW is 55 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Valla Beach a good suburb to live in?

Valla Beach is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,455. The median income is $597/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as stressed (36.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14086. All dollar figures in AUD.