NSW · Greater Hume Shire Council
Walla Walla, 2659
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Walla Walla offers a slower smaller community life in Greater Hume Shire, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and growth momentum lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in transport and access and parks and green space. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 811
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,166
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 52 of 349
- Median monthly mortgage
- $977
- Employment rate
- 52.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 20 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 79
- Against the person
- 21
- Against property
- 24
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 97.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 39 residents
- State safety percentile
- 67.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +140%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order12
- Breach Bail Conditions6
- Break And Enter Dwelling8
- Domestic Violence Related Assault12
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences6
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 973
- St Paul's CollegeSecondary
- Walbundrie Public SchoolPrimary
- Walla Walla Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
77 public transport stops in this suburb
- 28 Lookout Rd
- Commercial St At Wenke St
- Commercial St Opp Wenke St
- Lookout Rd At Walbundrie Rd
- St Paul's College
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
64 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure24 JACOB WENKE DRIVE WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation30 JACOB WENKE DRIVE WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
2025· 10 proposals
July 2025
- SubdivisionJACOB WENKE DRIVE WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
- Subdivision29 WALLA WALLA ROAD WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
June 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Moveable dwelling11 COMMERCIAL STREET WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure20 MARKET STREET WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure26 JACOB WENKE DRIVE WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development11-13 SUNNYSIDE CRESCENT WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
March 2025
- Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences; Business identification sign; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises104 COMMERCIAL STREET WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Residential Accommodation69 COMMERCIAL STREET WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development11-13 SUNNYSIDE CRESCENT WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
- Advertising and signage; Advertising structure72 COMMERCIAL STREET WALLA WALLA 2659Withdrawn
2024· 13 proposals
November 2024
- Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences; Business identification sign; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises104 COMMERCIAL STREET WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure66 COMMERCIAL STREET WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
October 2024
- Temporary building, structure or use; Environmental protection works142 WALLA WALLA JINDERA ROAD WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
September 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development11 EBENEZER COURT WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
August 2024
- Subdivision29 WALLA WALLA ROAD WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation99 WALLA CEMETERY ROAD WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
July 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure29 KOTZUR CIRCLE WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
June 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structureWENKE STREET WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1672 Cummings Road Walla Walla NSW 2659Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure395 WALLA WALLA JINDERA ROAD WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
February 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure45 MARKET STREET WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
January 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure15 COMMERCIAL STREET WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
- Shed2 WENKE STREET WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
2023· 15 proposals
December 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure13 EBENEZER COURT WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 EBENEZER COURT WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
- Attached dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationLOT 55 EBENEZER COURT, WALLA WALLADetermined
October 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)3 KLEMKE AVENUE WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 WENKE STREET WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
July 2023
- Shed2 EBENEZER COURT WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
June 2023
- Subdivision of land166 WENKES ROAD WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
- Demolition93 Commercial St Walla Walla NSW 2659Determined
April 2023
- Subdivision of land104 COMMERCIAL STREET WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
- Signage; Food and drink premises; Shed; Other28-29 LOOKOUT ROAD WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
March 2023
- Shed8 KOTZUR CIRCLE WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
January 2023
- Demolition; Retail premises55 COMMERCIAL STREET WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
- Shed51 MARKET STREET WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
- Business premises95 COMMERCIAL STREET WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
- Shed15 JACOB WENKE DRIVE WALLA WALLA 2659Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bicentennial ParkPark
- Sunnyside ParkPark
- Walla Walla Lions Club ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Douglass Hanly MoirCommercial Streetsample_collection
- TerryWhite Chemmartpharmacy
- Vecare Health - Medical Centre WallaCommercial Streetdoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 32.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4787th in Australia
- State rank
- 1538th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #246 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #637 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime12
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime6
- Break And Enter Dwellingcrime8
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime12
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offencescrime6
- 28 Lookout Rdtransport
- Commercial St At Wenke Sttransport
- Commercial St Opp Wenke Sttransport
- Lookout Rd At Walbundrie Rdtransport
- St Paul's Collegetransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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