Walwa, VIC 3709 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Walwa is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3709, home to 191 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Towong local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 311 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 191
- Median age
- 63 years
- Median household income
- $924 /week
- Median personal income
- $525 /week
- Median family income
- $1,458 /week
- Average household size
- 1.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Towong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hume
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Indi
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $160 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $800
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Walwa Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Walwa Post Office/47 Main St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 pub or bar
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 572 mm
- Reference station: Wagga Wagga AMO, 99.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 48 resolvable premises in Walwa. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 20 across postcode 3709 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 9 property offences, 7 public order offences, 2 violent offences.
- Wider Towong LGA: 3,359 offences per 100,000 residents.
Other suburbs in Towong
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Walwa?
Walwa (VIC 3709) had 191 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 63. It sits within the Towong local government area.
What is the median rent in Walwa?
The median advertised rent in Walwa is $160/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Walwa?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Walwa covering government sectors. Nearest include: Walwa Primary School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Walwa?
Walwa is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Walwa?
Across postcode 3709, 20 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (9), public order (7), violent (2). 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 Walwa?
In Walwa, mean daily temperatures range from 9.1°C to 22.3°C and annual rainfall is 572 mm measured at the Wagga Wagga AMO weather station (99.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Walwa?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Walwa centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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