Wallacia, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Wallacia NSW is 1,711 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wallacia is $849 per week ($44,148 per year). Median rent in Wallacia is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Wallacia has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Wallacia has a population density of 67 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wallacia is England. The most common religion is Catholic (37.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wallacia is $2,500.

There were 29 recorded offences in Wallacia in 2025-26, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (8 offences).

Population
1,711
Census 2021
Median income
$849/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

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

Wallacia vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Wallacia is $849 a week, 11% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 754th 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 20.0% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 38, 5 years younger 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.
MeasureWallaciaTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$849/wk$765/wk +11%$766/wk
Household income$2,004/wk$1,704/wk +18%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$385/wk +4%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,500/mo$1,965/mo +27%$1,733/mo
Median age3843 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.0%22.6% −2.6 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 Wallacia, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Wallacia Population

1,711 residents at the 2021 Census.

Wallacia Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$849/wk
$44,148 per year
Ranked 2,798 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$2,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Wallacia Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,004/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 20.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Wallacia against your income

About $8,684 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,604/wk
Rent share 20.0%

Wallacia Map

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People in Wallacia

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (844) Female 50.9% (875)

Population Density

67
people per km²
1,711 people · 25.5 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,339
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
2.6%
New Zealand
1.3%
China
1.1%
Malta
1.0%
Italy
0.7%
Philippines
0.6%
Scotland
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
1.1%
Arabic
1.0%
Italian
0.8%
Cantonese
0.8%
Greek
0.6%
Khmer
0.6%
Spanish
0.6%

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

Ancestry

Australian
39.5%
English
34.5%
Maltese
9.4%
Irish
9.2%
Scottish
8.6%
Italian
7.5%
German
3.4%
Australian Aboriginal
3.2%
Chinese
2.8%
Dutch
2.0%
Greek
1.9%

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

Catholic
37.2%
No religion
25.8%
Anglican
18.5%
Not stated
7.1%
Uniting Church
2.1%
Buddhism
2.0%
Christian (other)
1.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.7% 669
Separated
4.0% 55
Divorced
10.1% 139
Widowed
5.1% 70
Never married
32.1% 442

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.9%
Couple: no children
24.8%
Couple: no children under 15
19.9%
One parent: children under 15
8.2%
One parent: no children under 15
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.4%
2 persons
29.2%
3 persons
14.5%
4 persons
18.8%
5 persons
8.1%
6+ persons
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Wallacia

Housing Tenure

Of the 564 occupied private dwellings in Wallacia at the 2021 Census, 19.7% were rented, 36.9% owned outright and 39.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.6% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
36.9% 208 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
39.0% 220 dwellings
Rented
19.7% 111 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 9 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.1%
2 bedrooms
13.4%
3 bedrooms
29.8%
4 bedrooms
30.7%
5 bedrooms
13.2%
6+ bedrooms
6.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.2%
$300-$449/mo
3.2%
$450-$599/mo
1.9%
$600-$799/mo
1.9%
$800-$999/mo
2.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.0%
1 vehicle
26.1%
2 vehicles
33.1%
3 vehicles
15.0%
4+ vehicles
21.8%

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

Work, income and education in Wallacia

Employment

Employed full-time
38.4% 449 people
Employed part-time
22.7% 266 people
Unemployed
2.4% 28 people
Not in labour force
36.5% 427 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
21.7%
Professionals
17.9%
Clerical & Administrative
15.7%
Managers
15.1%
Community & Personal Service
11.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.6%
Labourers
5.4%
Sales Workers
5.2%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.1%
$400-$499/wk
6.3%
$500-$649/wk
5.5%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
6.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.5%
$4,000+/wk
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.9%
$3,500+/wk
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.1%
Did not go to work
20.8%
Truck
8.2%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Walked only
2.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Other
0.7%
Bus
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.2%

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
51.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.4%
Bachelor Degree
18.0%
Postgraduate Degree
5.6%
Certificate I/II
4.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
1.7%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
22.5%
Management & Commerce
22.1%
Architecture & Building
12.0%
Society & Culture
10.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.2%
Education
8.0%
Health
5.6%
Creative Arts
3.6%
Agriculture & Environment
3.2%
Information Technology
2.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
24.0%
Pre-school
14.3%
Secondary: Catholic
13.5%
Primary: Catholic
11.4%
Vocational Education
11.1%
Secondary: Government
11.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.7%

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
90.1%
Has need for assistance
4.9%
Need for assistance not stated
5.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
135
Asthma
71
Arthritis
57
Heart disease
48
Diabetes
42
Lung condition
36
Cancer
26
Stroke
14
Kidney disease
12
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.1% 156
Did not provide
87.9% 1,132

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.4% 147
Not a volunteer
88.6% 1,147

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.0% 26
Never served
98.0% 1,267

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.5%
1 child
9.8%
2 children
29.5%
3 children
21.8%
4 children
9.8%
5+ children
0.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
24
1961: 1970
44
1971: 1980
28
1981: 1990
51
1991: 2000
22
2001: 2010
23
2011: 2015
15
2017
4
2018
4
2019
4
2020
3

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

Population Mobility

10.5%
moved in the last year
32.3%
moved in the last 5 years
3.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,431
Moved from NSW
136
Moved: same area (SA2)
27
Moved from QLD
5
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.1%
5: 14 hours
25.0%
15: 29 hours
17.1%
30+ hours
13.3%
Did not do domestic work
25.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.3%
Step family: no other children
7.9%
Blended family: no other children
6.0%
Intact family: other children present
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Wallacia Crime Statistics

29 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Property Damage
8
Theft
7
Drug Offences
5
Other Against Property
4
Weapons
3
Sexual Offences
2

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Wallacia

The closest suburb to Wallacia is Warragamba, 4.3 km away.

Warragamba
4.3 km away · income $866/wk · rent $380/wk
Silverdale (NSW)
6.6 km away · income $1,024/wk · rent $500/wk
Luddenham
7.1 km away · income $1,007/wk · rent $480/wk
Mulgoa
8.6 km away · income $951/wk · rent $450/wk
Bringelly
9.4 km away · income $686/wk · rent $500/wk
Glenmore Park
11.5 km away · income $1,045/wk · rent $480/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Wallacia

What is the population of Wallacia NSW?

The population of Wallacia NSW is 1,711 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 67 people per km². Wallacia is ranked #3,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wallacia?

The median personal income in Wallacia NSW is $849 per week, or $44,148 per year. The median household income is $2,004 per week. Family income is $2,339 per week. Wallacia is ranked #2,798 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wallacia?

Median rent in Wallacia NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 20.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Wallacia ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wallacia?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wallacia NSW is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wallacia?

The median age in Wallacia NSW is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wallacia a good suburb to live in?

Wallacia is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,711. The median income is $849/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.0% 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: 14119. All dollar figures in AUD.