The size of Walcha is approximately 3,250.4 square kilometres. It has 17 parks covering nearly 21.1% of total area. The population of Walcha in 2011 was 2,495 people. By 2016 the population was 2,547 showing a population growth of 2.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Walcha is 60-69 years. Households in Walcha are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Walcha work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 67.7% of the homes in Walcha were owner-occupied compared with 70.1% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $317,500.