Walcha at a glance
Weekly rent
$400
Houses
Population
2,475
Median age 49
Walk score
54
Somewhat walkable
Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2354), March 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Walcha.
Median house price
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Sales data as of September 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
–
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
2,475
Median age: 49
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Walcha.
The postcode for Walcha is 2354 (NSW), Upper Hunter Shire Council.
Walcha (2354) sits in the Upper Hunter region of NSW.
Walcha has roughly 2,475 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Walcha scores 54/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Walcha's population at 2,475, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,475
Median age
49
Family households
68%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
51
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
54
10
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Walcha.
Local schools for Walcha
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Government School Catchment
Walcha Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Patrick's Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Walcha.
- What is the Walcha postcode?
- Walcha is in the 2354 postcode, in NSW, in the Upper Hunter Shire Council region.
- Where is Walcha?
- Walcha is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2354, in the Upper Hunter Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Walcha?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400.
- What schools are in Walcha?
- There are 2 schools serving Walcha on this page, including St Patrick's Primary School, Walcha Central School.
- How walkable is Walcha?
- Walcha has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 10, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Walcha?
- Walcha is close to Walcha Road, Wollun, Salisbury Plains, Kentucky South, Moona Plains.
- What is the population of Walcha?
- The population of Walcha is approximately 2,475 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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