Walcha, NSW 2354 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Walcha is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2354, home to 2,475 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Upper Hunter local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 307 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,475
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,220 /week
- Median personal income
- $701 /week
- Median family income
- $1,628 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Walcha
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $203 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Walcha Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 53 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 93 bus stops
- Fitzroy St At Derby St
- Derby St Opp Hamilton St
- Derby St Opp Walsh St
- Apsley St After Derby St
- South St At Walsh St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 4 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 12 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (33.1°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 660 mm
- Reference station: Tamworth Airport AWS, 88.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 68.8% of the 1,883 resolvable premises in Walcha. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 13.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 8.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 68.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 10.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 151 across postcode 2354 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 29% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 59 violent offences, 26 other offences, 22 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Walcha?
Walcha (NSW 2354) had 2,475 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Walcha local government area.
What is the median rent in Walcha?
The median advertised rent in Walcha is $203/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Walcha?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Walcha covering government sectors. Nearest include: Walcha Central School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Walcha?
Walcha is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (68.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Walcha?
Across postcode 2354, 151 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (59), other (26), theft (22). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Walcha?
In Walcha, mean daily temperatures range from 9.9°C to 25°C and annual rainfall is 660 mm measured at the Tamworth Airport AWS weather station (88.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Walcha?
93 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Walcha centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 53 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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