Walpa Postcode
Victoria
Located in Victoria, Walpa is a locality approximately 213 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Walpa is 3875, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Walpa has a population of 157 (82 males, 75 females). The median age is 48 years.
The median weekly household income in Walpa is $1,600, with a median personal income of $844 per week.
The median weekly rent is $120 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,430.
In terms of birthplace, 92% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (4), Philippines (4), and Other countries (4).
87.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Walpa shows 97 people employed (49 full-time, 31 part-time).
The most common occupations are managers (9), professionals (9), and community & personal service (4).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Walpa has an IRSAD score of 976 placing it in decile 5 (average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Walpa covers an area of 28.0 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 6 persons per km².
Statistically, Walpa sits within the Wellington area, part of the broader Latrobe - Gippsland region. It falls under the East Gippsland local government area.
The federal electorate for Walpa is Gippsland (Rural).
Walpa Details
| Postcode | 3875 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 157 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,600/week |
| Median Personal Income | $844/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $120 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,430 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 28.0 km² |
| Population Density | 6/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 62 |
| Completed Year 12 | 33.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 86.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (2.5%) |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.7940 |
| Longitude | 147.3892 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 213 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Wellington |
| Local Government | East Gippsland |
| Federal Electorate | Gippsland |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 27 (17.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 14 (8.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 37 (23.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 47 (29.9%) |
| 65+ years | 34 (21.7%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 9 (5.7%) |
| Mental Health | 7 (4.5%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (3.8%) |
| Arthritis | 4 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (1.9%) |
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 | 14 (23.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 23 (38.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 23 (38.3%) |