1.Badgerys Creek Fire Station
National Security
ConstructionA new fire station on Adams Road in Luddenham, crucial for supporting key routes to and from the Western Sydney International Airport and the broader South Western Sydney road network.
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Greater Sydney / Penrith
$596
Median rent / wk
Period ending Mar 2026
+3.3%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Mar 2026
1,687
People
17 Jul 2026
-1.4%
Growth since 2021
Census
8
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
ABS QuickStats SAL14119How we calculate this
How figures are calculatedFigures are extracted from the sources listed here at the observation date shown, and displayed unchanged. Rank bars use the profile's score out of 10 where one exists. Missing values are shown as unavailable — never estimated or back-filled.
Suburb (SAL) analysis
This analysis uses Suburb (SAL) boundaries, which can differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when they share the same name. SAL 14119.
1,687
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 1,711 people
25.53 km²
Land area
66.1 /km²
Density
1.9%
Unemployment
1 /yr
Resi approvals
The suburb of Wallacia is located 52 kilometers west from the Sydney CBD. As of May 2026, the estimated resident population of Wallacia is approximately 1,687 people. This current estimate is based on annual SA2-level Estimated Resident Population counts and quarterly national address updates. The population has remained stable since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 1,711 people. Locally, the age distribution matches standard averages, and families average a higher number of children. The area exhibits a larger average household size alongside a notable workforce concentration in the utilities and construction sectors. Market conditions in the suburb of Wallacia are characterised by high population growth projections and an unemployment rate that sits below the regional average. Real estate transaction volumes remain low relative to the size of the population. The suburb is expected to benefit from an exceptional level of planned infrastructure projects, which are anticipated to support future local performance. Current demographic trends show moderate population expansion patterns across the area.
Estimated residents are up from 1,711 at the 2021 Census — a change of -24 people, or -1.4%.
Districts View
Data to 17 Jul 2026Population growth
Wallacia ranks in the 69th percentile nationally for population growth, with the population up -1.4% since the 2021 Census.
Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 1,527 residents by 2041 — growth of 90.5% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Wallacia, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 90th percentile nationally.
Constrained supply
Development activity ranks in only the 3rd percentile nationally while population growth ranks in the 69th — demand is growing faster than new supply is being approved.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 5.8% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Below-average amenity provision
Wallacia ranks in the 7th percentile nationally for amenities (score 0.7/10).
Thin local amenity can cap price premiums relative to better-serviced neighbouring suburbs.
Lower education outcomes
Wallacia ranks in the 26th percentile nationally for education (score 2.6/10).
School quality and attainment influence family demand, a key driver of long-term owner-occupier depth.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Wallacia. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
The level of residential development activity in Wallacia is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by Districts
Detail
Wallacia has averaged approximately 1 building approval for new dwellings per year, with a total of 6 homes approved during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and none registered during FY-26, according to Districts analysis of ABS data. Because of the local population decrease, the housing supply has kept pace with demand, resulting in a balanced market with choices for buyers. Commercial approvals for the current financial year total $1.5 million, reflecting low commercial construction activity.
Building activity in Wallacia is significantly lower than the Greater Sydney average, sitting at 88.0% below the regional per capita rate. This limited rate of construction tends to support value and demand for existing houses. The level of activity also falls below the national average, indicating a mature market and potential development limitations. Furthermore, recent construction has consisted entirely of detached homes, maintaining the low-density character of the neighborhood which appeals to buyers looking for larger properties.
Long-term forecasts suggest the suburb of Wallacia will gain 1,527 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from Districts. If development continues at its current pace, housing construction may not keep up with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
Districts' assessment of the Wollondilly, Penrith and Liverpool LGA registers has identified 11 substantial development applications lodged in Wallacia over the past 5 years (7 in the last 12 months). Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. Of these, 2 were approved, 2 were withdrawn, while 5 are under assessment. The most common application types are retail and industrial.
11 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Wallacia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 0 | 32,923 | 185,138 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 0 | 31,721 | 184,871 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 2/100.0% | 11,042/41.8% | 89,436/61.9% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 0/0.0% | 15,378/58.2% | 55,043/38.1% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 1 | 34,917 | 188,882 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 6 | 174,585 | 944,410 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 0 | 5.4 | 6.5 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 0.7 | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | 0 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | -16.7 | 2 | 2.1 |
| Persons per Approval | 0 | 190 | 158 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 0 | 362 | 342 |
| Commercial Development Value | 1,539 | 20,118,298 | 105,080,908 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 3 | 91 | 100 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Wallacia has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally
Detail
Local growth and performance are closely linked to planning changes and infrastructure projects. Districts has identified 3 infrastructure developments expected to affect the area, which include the Badgerys Creek Fire Station, the Luddenham Resource Recovery Facility, the Luddenham Village Revitalisation Plan (Interim Strategy), and the M12 Motorway.
National Security
ConstructionA new fire station on Adams Road in Luddenham, crucial for supporting key routes to and from the Western Sydney International Airport and the broader South Western Sydney road network.
Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal
PlanningAn interim strategy to guide the revitalisation of Luddenham town centre, aiming to create an activated and vibrant local centre within the Agribusiness Precinct. The final plan will be developed through ongoing consultation.
Source for Luddenham Village Revitalisation Plan (Interim Strategy) (opens in new tab)
Environmental & Disaster Management
ApprovedConstruction and operation of a facility capable of processing up to 600,000 tonnes of construction, demolition, commercial, and industrial waste annually.
Source for Luddenham Resource Recovery Facility (opens in new tab)
Business Parks & Technology Hubs
ConstructionA 19.4-hectare state significant development (SSD-48438209) delivering approximately 70,000 sqm of premium industrial warehousing and corporate office accommodation across seven buildings at the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. Facility sizes range from 1,000 to 30,000 sqm across three lots. Approved 28 April 2025, with construction commencing mid-2025 and leasing available from Q3 2026. Located less than 2km from Western Sydney International Airport (Nancy-Bird Walton), adjacent to the Northern Road and Elizabeth Drive intersection, serving logistics, agribusiness and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Source 1 for Barings Luddenham Industrial Park (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Barings Luddenham Industrial Park (opens in new tab)
Business Parks & Technology Hubs
ConstructionA 19.4-hectare State Significant Development warehousing and distribution estate within the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. The project delivers approximately 63,500 to 70,000 square metres of premium warehouse and office space across seven flexible buildings. Key amenities include an onsite cafe, estate road networks, extensive landscaping, and waterway rehabilitation. Located less than 2km from the new Western Sydney International Airport, it is designed to support over 600 construction and ongoing roles. Construction commenced in mid-2025 with the first facilities targeted for completion in late 2026.
Source 1 for Barings Luddenham Industrial Park (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Barings Luddenham Industrial Park (opens in new tab)
8 projects tracked around Wallacia (NSW), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026Price not recorded
Rural Property · 3 bed · 20,234m² land
Listed 31 July 2026
Price not recorded
Land · 0 bed · 75,500m² land
Listed 19 Dec 2025
Price not recorded
Rural Property · 7 bed · 20,200m² land
Listed 16 Mar 2026
$6,900,000
Rural Property For Sale · 3 bed · 404,686m² land
Listed 1 Nov 2023
$5,000,000–$5,500,000
Rural Property For Sale · 4 bed · 220,000m² land
Listed 26 Mar 2026
$3,400,000–$3,600,000
Rural Property For Sale · 8 bed · 160,000m² land
Listed 1 Apr 2026
$999,000
House For Sale · 4 bed · 635m² land
Listed 1 June 2026
Price not recorded
Rural Property For Sale · 3 bed · 38,600m² land
Listed 10 Aug 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Address | Price | Sold | Type | Beds | Baths | Cars | Land | $/m² land |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 green st, wallacia, NSW, 2745 | $1.28M | 5 Aug 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 2 | 632m² | $2,024 |
| 715 bents basin rd, wallacia, NSW, 2745 | $1.61M | 24 June 2026 | Land | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1300 greendale rd, wallacia, NSW, 2745 | $5.54M | 8 May 2026 | Rural Property | 3 | 1 | 2 | 506,200m² | $11 |
| 22 greendale rd, wallacia, NSW, 2745 | $930K | 22 Apr 2026 | House | 2 | 1 | 1 | 709m² | $1,312 |
| 4 alwyn ave, wallacia, NSW, 2745 | $1.22M | 9 Apr 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 2 | 627m² | $1,951 |
| 17 greendale rd, wallacia, NSW, 2745 | $1.25M | 2 Apr 2026 | House | 4 | 1 | 2 | 745m² | $1,678 |
| 1 alwyn ave, wallacia, NSW, 2745 | — | 1 Apr 2026 | House | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1,638m² | — |
| 16 peter pan ave, wallacia, NSW, 2745 | $1.18M | 2 Feb 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 2 | 639m² | $1,848 |
Source: Districts property records · 8 in 2026 · 125 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Wallacia with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallacia | — | 1,687 | — | — | — |
| Warragamba | 3.8 km | 2,070 | — | — | — |
| Silverdale (NSW) | 4.8 km | 6,088 | — | — | — |
| Mulgoa | 5.1 km | 2,121 | — | — | — |
| Luddenham | 6.5 km | 2,083 | — | — | — |
| Glenmore Park | 9.9 km | 26,235 | — | — | — |
| Bringelly | 10.1 km | 3,111 | — | — | — |
| Leonay | 12.1 km | 2,697 | — | — | — |
| Orchard Hills | 12.2 km | 1,879 | — | — | — |
| South Penrith | 12.4 km | 12,151 | — | — | — |
| Jamisontown | 12.5 km | 5,669 | — | — | — |
| Glenbrook | 12.5 km | 5,124 | — | — | — |
| Kemps Creek | 13.2 km | 2,394 | — | — | — |
| Rossmore (NSW) | 13.6 km | 2,723 | — | — | — |
| Emu Plains | 13.8 km | 8,159 | — | — | — |
| Caddens | 14.0 km | 3,640 | — | — | — |
| Kingswood (Penrith - NSW) | 14.4 km | 12,289 | — | — | — |
| Blaxland (NSW) | 14.6 km | 7,585 | — | — | — |
| Penrith | 14.8 km | 21,136 | — | — | — |
| Claremont Meadows | 14.9 km | 5,637 | — | — | — |
| Emu Heights (NSW) | 15.2 km | 3,260 | — | — | — |
| St Clair (Penrith - NSW) | 15.6 km | 20,602 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
High population growth forecasts
Below-average unemployment rate
Notable construction employment base
Above-average household size
Elevated utilities employment
Above-average children per family
Projections for population growth among the highest in the country
One of the lowest unemployment rates in the country
Population Growth
6.9
Density
2.6
Development Activity
0.3
Employment Drivers
7.8
Infrastructure Drivers
9.0
Education
2.6
Amenities
0.7
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Population growth drivers in Wallacia are above average based on Districts' ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
Detail
In the suburb of Wallacia, the population is estimated at approximately 1,687 as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS population updates and address records validated by Districts. This represents a reduction of 24 residents (1.4%) relative to the 1,711 people documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is based on a resident population of 1,625, estimated by Districts using the ABS Estimated Resident Population release from June 2025 alongside subsequent address confirmations. Such population figures result in a density of 66 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for potential expansion. Interstate migration was the primary driver of population growth, representing approximately 41.0% of total gains, though all growth categories, including natural increases and overseas arrivals, remained positive.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Employment conditions in Wallacia demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets
Detail
The workforce in Wallacia features a mix of white-collar and blue-collar workers, with construction representing a major employment sector, and a low unemployment rate of 1.9%, based on aggregated statistical area data from Districts. As of March 2026, there are 863 employed residents. The unemployment rate is 2.2% lower than the Greater Sydney level of 4.1%, while workforce participation is slightly lower than the regional average, at 66.4% compared to 69.1% for Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 33.0% of working residents operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. The local representation in construction is highly concentrated, with an employment share that is times the Greater Sydney average. Conversely, professional & technical services account for only of the workforce, which is below the average for Greater Sydney. The relationship between the working population and resident population at the Census suggests a limited volume of local jobs.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to Districts analysis
Detail
Taxpayer income in the suburb of Wallacia aligns closely with national averages based on financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by Districts. The median taxpayer income is $51,670, and the average income is $67,722, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $57,002 for median income and $74,711 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes in the 61st percentile nationally. The most common weekly household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 30.9% of residents (521 people), which matches the Greater Sydney rate of 30.9%. Around of household income is allocated to housing costs, and disposable income ranks in the th percentile, with the SEIFA index placing the area in the th decile.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Wallacia is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Detail
Residential architecture at the time of the latest Census consisted of 85.7% detached houses and 14.2% alternative housing types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates were high at 38.8%, with 41.3% of homes held under a mortgage and 19.9% rented. The median mortgage payment was $2,500 per month, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while weekly rent sat at $400, below the metropolitan average of $470. On a national level, mortgage costs are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs exceed the national average of $375.
Wallacia at a glance
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Wallacia has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size
Detail
Families make up 75.4% of local households, consisting of 37.2% couples with offspring, 27.0% couples without offspring, and 10.8% single parent households. The remaining 24.6% are non-family households, which include 22.2% single-person households and 1.1% group households. The median household size is 2.9 individuals, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Educational outcomes in Wallacia fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment
Detail
Educational attainment levels show that 13.2% of residents hold university qualifications, which is below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Among these, bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.0%. Vocational training is highly represented, with 42.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 10.6% advanced diplomas and 32.2% certificates.
A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 28.2% of residents enrolled in education. This cohort includes in primary school, in high school, and in tertiary institutions.
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
3.4km · score 8
Child Care
2.9km · score 5
GP
3.4km · score 7
Government Services
17km · score 4
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
There are 24 active public transport bus stops in Wallacia, which are serviced by 22 routes providing 244 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is high, with the average distance to a stop being 157 meters. Most residents commute outside the suburb, and private vehicles are the primary mode of travel, used by 93% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 2.0 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. A total of 33.0% of working residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census.
Bus services run at an average of 34 times per day across the network, which averages out to approximately 10 weekly runs per stop.
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Wallacia's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts
Detail
Health indicators are positive, with Districts calculations for mortality and chronic conditions aligning with national baselines. Common health conditions are distributed standardly across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage stands at approximately 54% of the population (~906 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.
Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 8.0% and 7.7% of residents. Approximately 69.3% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents show typical health profiles. Residents aged 65 and over make up of the population ( people), compared to in Greater Sydney, and senior health outcomes rank above average relative to the wider population.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Wallacia ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
Cultural diversity is below the metropolitan average, with 86.1% of residents born in Australia, 90.8% holding citizenship, and 89.4% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 69.0% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.
The top parent countries of birth are Australia at 28.1% of the population (compared to 17.8% regionally), England at 24.6% (compared to 19.0% regionally), and Malta at 6.7% (compared to 1.0% regionally). Other distinct cultural groups include residents of Italian descent at (vs regionally), Hungarian heritage at (vs regionally), and Lebanese ancestry at (vs regionally).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Wallacia's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms
Detail
The median age of 38 matches the national average and is close to the Greater Sydney average of 37. Wallacia has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (12.1%) and a lower percentage aged 25 - 34 (9.4%) compared to Greater Sydney. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 5.0% to 6.4%, while the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 11.0% to 9.4% and the 0 to 4 group declined from 6.7% to 5.3%. Projections to 2041 indicate that the 45 to 54 cohort will increase by ( people), growing from to .
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
No child care provision was observed in Wallacia for any age group.
Detail
Wallacia currently has an estimated 89 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 73 children aged 0-2 and 48 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 22% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 61% by 2041 (to approximately 143 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 209. Birth rates in the area have averaged 13.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally).
4.6
Income
4.8
Age
4.3
Household Composition
8.5
Housing
5.8
Cultural Diversity
3.5
Health
5.3
Housing Cost
8.9
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Sales Activity
0.4
Projections for each SA2 region are based on 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia releases, using 2022 as the base year, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 projections with a 2021 base year where necessary. Age cohort growth rates from these projections are applied to the years 2032 through 2041. Future demographic forecasts suggest the area will experience rapid expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide. Aggregated SA2 projections indicate an increase of 1,589 residents to 2041, representing a total population growth of 90.5% over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Wallacia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 1,687 | 5,672,907 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | -1.4% | 8.4% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 1,711 | 5,231,147 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 37.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 22.0% | 81.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 41.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 90.5% | 22.9% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 66 | 458 | 3 |
Districts analysis of SALM and ABS data shows that during the year leading to March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 8.5% and total employment fell by 8.5%, while unemployment levels remained virtually unchanged. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, which recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labour force expansion of 1.9%, alongside a slight decline in unemployment. Future employment trends can be examined using the national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25, which have been mapped to local employment sectors. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by industry. Based on these sectoral projections, local employment in Wallacia is estimated to rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation.
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Wallacia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 863 | 3,082,656 | 14,651,372 |
| –Construction | 21.4% | 8.6% | 9.3% |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 9.2% | 14.1% | 15.2% |
| –Manufacturing | 9.0% | 5.7% | 6.2% |
| Labour Force | 880 | 3,215,386 | 15,298,546 |
| Participation Rate | 66.4% | 69.1% | 67.2% |
| Working from Home | 33.0% | 45.2% | 23.9% |
| Unemployment | 1.9% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | -8.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 5.8% | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 78 | 79 | 100 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Wallacia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 57,002 | 67,093 | 63,034 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 74,711 | 91,569 | 81,013 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 51,670 | 60,817 | 57,137 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 67,722 | 83,003 | 73,435 |
| Median Household Income | 2,004 | 2,077 | 1,746 |
| –$0 to 399 | 11 (2.0%) | 121,103 (6.1%) | 638,312 (6.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 98 (17.6%) | 254,117 (12.8%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 113 (20.3%) | 359,337 (18.1%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 172 (30.9%) | 613,454 (30.9%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 61 (11.0%) | 246,176 (12.4%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) |
| –$4,000+ | 101 (18.2%) | 389,116 (19.6%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) |
| Median Family Income | 2,339 | 2,374 | 2,120 |
| –$0 to 399 | 3 (0.7%) | 51,836 (3.6%) | 236,192 (3.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 39 (9.3%) | 125,269 (8.7%) | 758,676 (10.6%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 85 (20.3%) | 247,659 (17.2%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 155 (37.0%) | 480,919 (33.4%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 59 (14.1%) | 210,222 (14.6%) | 973,396 (13.6%) |
| –$4,000+ | 78 (18.6%) | 323,973 (22.5%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) |
| Median Personal Income | 849 | 881 | 805 |
| –$0 to 399 | 401 (23.8%) | 1,483,335 (26.1%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 401 (23.8%) | 1,166,286 (20.6%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 485 (28.7%) | 1,398,411 (24.7%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 334 (19.8%) | 1,194,594 (21.1%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 29 (1.7%) | 141,540 (2.5%) | 527,649 (1.9%) |
| –$3,500+ | 37 (2.2%) | 288,741 (5.1%) | 944,215 (3.4%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 19.5% | 18.9% | 22.8% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 29.2% | 32.0% | 24.4% |
| Largest Income Group | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 7,307 | 7,412 | 6,376 |
| SEIFA Score | 5.3 | 6.8 | 5.6 |
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$596/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Mar 2026
+3.3%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Rents are rising
The DFFH median weekly rent rose 3.3% year on year to $596/wk (Period ending Mar 2026).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $400/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Wallacia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 561 | 1,828,858 | 9,275,218 |
| –Owned Outright | 38.8% | 28.7% | 32.1% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 41.3% | 34.4% | 36.2% |
| –Rented | 19.9% | 37.0% | 31.7% |
| –Detached Houses | 85.7% | 55.9% | 72.5% |
| –Semi-Detached | 0.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| –Apartments | 8.9% | 30.8% | 14.3% |
| –Other Dwellings | 4.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 2,500 | 2,427 | 1,863 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 400 | 470 | 375 |
| –$0-149/wk | 0.0% | 5.3% | 7.3% |
| –$150-349/wk | 39.8% | 16.1% | 33.4% |
| –$350-649/wk | 42.4% | 59.2% | 50.9% |
| –$650-949/wk | 15.3% | 14.9% | 6.6% |
| –>$950/wk | 2.5% | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 1,377 | 1,588 | 1,189 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 28.8% | 27.0% | 24.6% |
| –Rent / Income | 20.0% | 22.6% | 21.5% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Metrici | Wallacia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 556 | 1,983,303 | 10,142,077 |
| Median Household Size | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Total Households (Census) | 564 | 1,828,859 | 9,275,217 |
| –Lone Person Households | 22.2% | 23.2% | 25.6% |
| –Group Households | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.9% |
| –Other Households | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 75.4% | 72.6% | 70.5% |
| –Couple with Children | 37.2% | 36.0% | 31.4% |
| –Couple No Children | 27.0% | 24.4% | 26.8% |
| –One Parent Family | 10.8% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Currently Married | 48.7% | 48.3% | 46.5% |
| Never Married | 32.1% | 36.4% | 36.5% |
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Wallacia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 13.2% | 38.0% | 30.4% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 9.4% | 24.9% | 20.0% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 2.8% | 10.7% | 7.6% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 10.6% | 11.0% | 10.8% |
| –Certificate | 32.2% | 16.8% | 22.0% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 43.9% | 34.2% | 36.8% |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1,733 | 11,054 |
| Total School Attendance | 53 | 832,137 | 4,176,099 |
| ICSEA Score | 965 | 1,049 | 1,001 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 26 | 85 | 100 |
Schools detail
| # | School name | Type | Places | ICSEA | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wallacia Public School | Primary | 53 | 965 | 1.42 |
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Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
5.4km · score 10
Hospital
14km · score 8
Shopping Centre
11km · score 3
Banks
14km · score 1
Pharmacy
3.2km · score 7
Fitness Centre
7.7km · score 6
Schools
3.1km · score 7
| Metrici | Wallacia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 24 | 36,898 | 171,981 |
| Routes | 22 | 4,764 | 12,966 |
| Weekly Trips | 244 | 379,269 | 1,140,068 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 195 | 85 | 235 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 157 | 162 | 7,586 |
| Population per Stop | 74 | 153 | 161 |
| Population per Trip | 7.2 | 14.9 | 24.3 |
| Population per Route | 80 | 1,184 | 2,136 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 46 | 97 | 100 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 2 | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Work from Home | 33.0% | 45.2% | 23.9% |
| Single Mode Commute | 66.2% | 52.3% | 73.8% |
| Two Mode | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| –Car | 93.4% | 75.8% | 84.1% |
| –Train | 0.0% | 11.1% | 4.9% |
| –Bus | 0.7% | 5.0% | 3.6% |
| –Walk | 4.0% | 4.7% | 3.7% |
| –Cycle | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| –Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Wallacia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 53.7% | 59.9% | 55.7% |
| Need for Assistance | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 69.3% | 74.6% | 69.8% |
| One Long Term Condition | 20.9% | 18.0% | 20.5% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 6.3% | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 3.4% | 2.4% | 3.3% |
| –Arthritis | 7.7% | 6.3% | 7.7% |
| –Asthma | 8.0% | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| –Cancer | 3.0% | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| –Diabetes | 3.9% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| –Heart Disease | 4.5% | 3.2% | 3.6% |
| –Kidney Disease | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| –Lung Condition | 2.0% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 7.3% | 6.2% | 8.0% |
| –Stroke | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| –Other Condition | 5.2% | 6.9% | 7.3% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Wallacia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 13.9% | 40.5% | 29.3% |
| Born in Australia | 86.1% | 59.5% | 70.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 90.8% | 80.8% | 83.8% |
| Speak English Only | 89.4% | 60.5% | 76.4% |
| Speak Other Language | 10.6% | 39.5% | 23.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | Australian | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.6% |
| –Christianity | 69.0% | 49.2% | 47.5% |
| –Hinduism | 0.0% | 5.2% | 2.9% |
| –Islam | 0.9% | 6.8% | 3.5% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| –Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| –No Religion | 27.7% | 32.5% | 41.6% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Wallacia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 38 | 37 | 38 |
| Largest Age Group | 45 to 54 | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 |
| Children (0-14) | 18.3% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 61.6% | 67.1% | 64.7% |
| Seniors (65+) | 20.1% | 15.5% | 17.8% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 17.0% | 21.0% | 16.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 62.0% | 49.0% | 55.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Wallacia currently has no childcare facilities operating within its bounds. With projected population growth of 90.5% between now and 2041, and 60.7% in the under 5 age group in particular. As well as this projected growth, other drivers of note in the area are strong employment performance.
In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 3.1 per 100 residents with 53 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. A lower-than-typical rate which suggests pressure might be taken off local services somewhat by school hubs in nearby areas. Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being longer than typical nationally.
5 school catchments intersect Wallacia (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 3,169 children aged under 5 reside, served by 1,827 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 1.7 children per place, with moderate variance in this ratio. Meanwhile, the discrepancy in this ratio between Wallacia and the intersecting school catchments highlights the need for a catchment based approach for specific site assessments.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts