Walwa flood & bushfire risk
Of Walwa’s 175 mapped properties, 26.9% are in a mapped flood area and 84.6% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Walwa’s flood exposure is above the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Walwa
Flood and bushfire areas across Walwa. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Walwa
Walwa sits in the Towong council area, which recorded 181 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 181 total. Figures are for the whole Towong council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Walwa
Walwa is mostly township. The most common zones:
Township — small-town mix of homes, shops and local services.
Zone: TOWNSHIP ZONE
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: RURAL ACTIVITY ZONE
School catchments in Walwa
Walwa can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Walwa
At the 2021 Census, 7.9% of Walwa’s 191 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Walwa
Towong council approved 16 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Towong council area (not just Walwa). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.