Walmer Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Walmer Compares
Walmer vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Walmer | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,049 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $185 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Median age | 39 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Walmer is a locality 262 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2820. It falls within the Far West and Orana region. The local government area is Dubbo Regional.
According to the 2021 Census, Walmer has a population of 52 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $2,049, close to the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 9 (17.3% of residents).
Housing in Walmer includes a median weekly rent of $185, 17 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 47.8% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Walmer scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Walmer is part of the Dubbo statistical area in New South Wales.
Walmer Details
| Postcode | 2820 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 52 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,049/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $782/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $185 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 119.9 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 17 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (17.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -32.6510456 |
| Longitude | 148.7999714 |
| Distance from Sydney | 262 km |
| Region (SA4) | Far West and Orana |
| Area (SA3) | Dubbo |
| Local Government | Dubbo Regional |
| Federal Electorate | Calare |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 10 (19.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (7.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 11 (21.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 9 (17.3%) |
| 65+ years | 14 (26.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 7 (13.5%) |
| Asthma | 7 (13.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 4 (21.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 8 (42.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 7 (36.8%) |
Suburbs Near Walmer
Same Postcode (2820)
More Walmer Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.