Wallsee-Sindelburg: population and statistics
Wallsee-Sindelburg has a population of 2,204 (2026) across 26.0 km², or 84.9 people per km². It ranks 880 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,204 residents
- 26.0 km²
- 85 people/km²
- 277 m
Wallsee-Sindelburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Wallsee-Sindelburg ranks No. 225 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 71.2 in Wallsee-Sindelburg, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,124 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,637 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mitterkirchen im Machland, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ardagger (3,563 residents), 7.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,496 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wallsee-Sindelburg over time
Wallsee-Sindelburg had 2,177 residents in 2016 and 2,204 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,194 |
| 2022 | 2,168 |
| 2023 | 2,188 |
| 2024 | 2,213 |
| 2025 | 2,225 |
| 2026 | 2,204 |
All indicators for Wallsee-Sindelburg
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Wallsee-Sindelburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 377 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 714 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,187 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wallsee-Sindelburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 801 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,004 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.61 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 205 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wallsee-Sindelburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 155 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,039 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 177 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,010 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,434 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 157 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,210 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,846 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 272 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,301 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,784 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 324 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wallsee-Sindelburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,129 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 603 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,039 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,235 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wallsee-Sindelburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,258 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wallsee-Sindelburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,255 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 610 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 926 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wallsee-Sindelburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 935 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wallsee-Sindelburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.1% ×1.5
- Other service activities10.8% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.3% ×1.1
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.6% ×0.6
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.4% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Wallsee-Sindelburg
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wallsee-Sindelburg?
Wallsee-Sindelburg has 2,204 residents (2026), ranking 880 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wallsee-Sindelburg?
Wallsee-Sindelburg covers 26.0 km², with a density of 85 people per km².
Is the population of Wallsee-Sindelburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wallsee-Sindelburg went from 2,177 to 2,204, a change of +1.2%.
Where is Wallsee-Sindelburg?
Wallsee-Sindelburg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.167, longitude 14.717.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wallsee-Sindelburg?
In Wallsee-Sindelburg, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 71.2 (2026), ranking 1,846 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Average household size: what is the figure for Wallsee-Sindelburg?
In Wallsee-Sindelburg, “Average household size” stands at 2.61 persons (2024), ranking 205 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wallsee-Sindelburg?
In Wallsee-Sindelburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,124 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wallsee-Sindelburg?
The nearest to Wallsee-Sindelburg are Mitterkirchen im Machland (2.0 km), Baumgartenberg (5.1 km), Strengberg (5.5 km), Arbing (6.8 km), Saxen (7.0 km).