East Gippsland Shire Council
Walpa
Walpa at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
157
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Walpa.
Walpa (3875) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Walpa has roughly 157 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Walpa scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Walpa's population at 157, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
157
Median age
48
Family households
69%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$120/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
157
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Walpa.
Local schools for Walpa
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lindenow South Primary School
Lindenow Primary School
East Gippsland Specialist School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Walpa.
- What is the Walpa postcode?
- Walpa is in the 3875 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Walpa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $120.
- What schools are in Walpa?
- There are 9 schools serving Walpa on this page, including Lindenow South Primary School, Lindenow Primary School, Bairnsdale Christian College.
- How walkable is Walpa?
- Walpa has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Walpa?
- Walpa is close to Woodglen, Iguana Creek, Wuk Wuk, Lindenow South, Fernbank.
- What is the population of Walpa?
- Walpa has approximately 157 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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