Denmark
Walpole
Walpole at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
429
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Walpole.
Walpole (6398) sits in the Denmark region of Western Australia.
Walpole has roughly 429 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Walpole scores 12/100 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Walpole's population at 429, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
429
Median age
59
Family households
58%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$210/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
429
Median age: 59
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Getting around
Walkability.
12
10
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Walpole.
Local schools for Walpole
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Government School Catchment
Walpole Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Walpole.
- What is the Walpole postcode?
- Walpole is in the 6398 postcode, in WA, in the Denmark region.
- What is the average rent in Walpole?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $210, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Walpole?
- There are 1 schools serving Walpole on this page, including Walpole Primary School.
- How walkable is Walpole?
- Walpole has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Walpole?
- Walpole is close to Nornalup, North Walpole, Hazelvale, Tingledale, Peaceful Bay.
- What is the population of Walpole?
- Walpole has approximately 429 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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