Walcha at a glance
Median house
$432,500
-19.9% year on year
Median unit
$171,360
Days on market
35
Average to sell
Walk score
54
Somewhat walkable
Population
2,475
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Walcha.
The postcode for Walcha is 2354 (NSW).
The median house price in Walcha is $432,500.
Walcha (2354) sits in the Upper Hunter region of NSW. The median house here is $432,500, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -19.9% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
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. Listings here typically sell in 35 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
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
Houses change hands at $432,500 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $171,360, roughly 60% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-19.9%), giving buyers more room to negotiate. Days on market sit around 35, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $87,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Walcha on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 35, typical for the state. With 12-month growth at -19.9%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$432,500
-19.9% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$203/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$432,500
-19.9% annual growth
$171,360
35
Average days to sell
2,475
Median age: 49
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.40% (median rent $200/wk against a $432,500 price tag). Units yield 6.16% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.40%
Based on $432,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.16%
Based on $171,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024-19.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202670%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202435 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
$1.3M
5-year change
-67%
2026
$433K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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.
Frequently asked
About Walcha.
- What is the median house price in Walcha?
- The median house price in Walcha, NSW 2354 is $432,500. 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.
- 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 $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?
- 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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