Upper Hunter Shire Council
Walcha
Walcha at a glance
Median house
$375,000
-19.9% year on year
Median unit
$171,360
Sales data pending
Days on market
35
Average to sell
Walk score
54
Somewhat walkable
Population
2,475
Median age 49
About
Welcome to Walcha.
Walcha is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$375,000
-19.9% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$203/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$375,000
-19.9% annual growth
$171,360
Sales data pending
35
Average days to sell
2,475
Median age: 49
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.77%
Based on $375,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.16%
Based on $171,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-19.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202670%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202635 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -19.9%/yr
2021
$1.1M
5-year change
-67%
2026
$375K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,475
Median age
49
Family households
68%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
111
total offences in 2025
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 2025· 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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Walcha Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Patrick's Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Walcha.
- What is the median house price in Walcha?
- The median house price in Walcha, NSW 2354 is $375,000. The median unit price is $171,360. Annual growth is -19.9%.
- What is the Walcha postcode?
- Walcha is in the 2354 postcode, in NSW, in the Upper Hunter Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Walcha?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $203.
- 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?
- Walcha has approximately 2,475 residents. 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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