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Walcha, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Walcha is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,538. Elevation: 3,435 ft (1,047 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,538 Population 1/sq mi density
3,435 ft Elevation 1,047 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
32.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$23,694 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$23,694 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$114,400 home value, $572/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,538
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$23,694
Per Capita$23,694
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$114,400
Rent$572
Ownership76.6%
Housing Units1,015

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation3,435 ft (1,047 m)
Population2,538
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation3,435 ft (1,047 m)
Coordinates-30.9849°, 151.5934°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation32.8 inches (832 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,694
Median Age49.0 years

About Walcha

Walcha is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,538. The city sits at an elevation of 3,435 feet (1,047 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Walcha has a population of 2,538 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,119.0 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,538
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Australia avg
3,119.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Walcha vs Australia Average

The median household income in Walcha is $23,694, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,694 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $456, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 241 business establishments.

Income: Walcha vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,694
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,694
Avg Weekly Wage$456

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)241

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Walcha is $114,400, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $572 (51% below the national average of $1,163). 76.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,015 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$114,400
59% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$572
51% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.6%
Owner-Occupied76.6%
Renter-Occupied23.4%
Housing Units1,015

Property Tax

Walcha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,435 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above Australia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,435 ft (1,047 m)
Area3,119.0 sq mi (8,078.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-30.9849°N, 151.5934°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 8, 2012.

Jun 8, 2012 22 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.1 117 km
Jun 8, 2012 23 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.0 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
March 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
June 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
July 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in Driest
September 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
December 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in

Walcha has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Walcha

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Walcha Central School - - - -
St Patricks Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Walcha

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Walcha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Walcha Pioneer Cottage And Museum Complex

Libraries in Walcha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Walcha Library0.0

Hotels in Walcha

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apsley Arms Hotel

Restaurants in Walcha

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Amor
Walcha Royal Cafe

Cafes in Walcha

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Graze
The Coffee Window
Thunderbolts Cafe

Monuments in Walcha

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

John Oxley Memorial

Train Stations in Walcha

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Walcha Road Statiun

Gas Stations in Walcha

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apsley Motors
NRMA Mountain Motors
Walcha Tyres

Banks in Walcha

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Regional Australia Bank

Golf Courses in Walcha

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parklands Golf Course

Airports Near Walcha

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Armidale AirportARMMedium Airport
Tamworth AirportTMWMedium Airport
Cooplacurripa-Small Airport
Dunmore Manila Airport-Small Airport
Goonoo Goonoo Airport-Small Airport
Heathcote Emergency Airport-Small Airport
Kelvin Station Airport-Small Airport
Mount Sandon Airport-Small Airport
Uralla Private strip?-Small Airport
Walcha AirportWLCSmall Airport
Walcha Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wallabadah Airport-Small Airport
Wilson's Creek Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wollomombi Airport-Small Airport
Woodville Airport-Small Airport
Woolomin Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Walcha

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Walcha LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Walcha

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Patricks Catholic Church
St Pauls Presbyterian Church

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Waterfalls
10
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walcha

What is the population of Walcha?

Walcha has a population of 2,538 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,119.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Walcha expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,694, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $114,400 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $572 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Walcha?

Walcha has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches.

How is the job market in Walcha?

Walcha has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $456. There are 241 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Walcha?

The median home value in Walcha is $114,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $572. The homeownership rate is 76.6%.

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