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West Wyalong NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for West Wyalong, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of West Wyalong NSW is 3,037 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in West Wyalong is $778 per week ($40,456 per year). Median rent in West Wyalong is $230 per week ($997 per month). West Wyalong has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. West Wyalong has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in West Wyalong is England. The most common religion is Catholic (29% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Wyalong is $1,253.

There were 54 recorded offences in West Wyalong in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (18 offences).

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West Wyalong Population

residents (Census 2021)

West Wyalong Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$778/wk

$40,456 per year

#3981 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$230/wk

$997 per month

#6811 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,253/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

West Wyalong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (1,484) Female 51.2% (1,558)

Population Density

3.8

people per km²

3,037 people · 801.4 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,927

Family income/wk

West Wyalong Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

West Wyalong Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

60.5% 535 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.5% 349 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

West Wyalong Country of Birth

Australia

97.6%

England

1.2%

India

0.5%

Fiji

0.4%

China

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

West Wyalong Religion

Catholic

28.8%

Anglican

23.2%

No Religion

22.0%

Not stated

9.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.0%

Uniting Church

4.9%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Lutheran

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

West Wyalong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

West Wyalong Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot

27.3%

Cantonese

20.5%

Other

20.5%

IAL Nepali

11.4%

SAL Tagalog

11.4%

SAL Filipin

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

West Wyalong Employment

💼

Employed full-time

40.0% 854 people

⏰

Employed part-time

22.2% 474 people

🔍

Unemployed

1.7% 37 people

🏠

Not in labour force

36.1% 770 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

West Wyalong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.0%

Bachelor Degree

22.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.2%

Certificate I/II

3.8%

Postgraduate Degree

3.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

West Wyalong Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.3%

Professionals

20.7%

Managers

13.0%

Community & Personal Service

11.9%

Clerical & Administrative

11.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.8%

Labourers

6.3%

Sales Workers

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

West Wyalong Field of Study

Engineering

24.2%

Management & Commerce

19.7%

Education

14.5%

Health

10.5%

Society & Culture

8.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.5%

Architecture & Building

5.6%

Agriculture & Environment

5.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.7%

Creative Arts

1.2%

Information Technology

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

West Wyalong Dwelling Types

Separate house

93.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

West Wyalong Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

8.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.4%

$4,000+/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

West Wyalong Marital Status

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Married

49.8% 1,215

↔️

Separated

3.0% 72

📋

Divorced

7.5% 182

🕊️

Widowed

10.0% 244

👤

Never married

29.8% 727

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

West Wyalong Ancestry

Australian

36.9%

English

32.1%

Irish

8.4%

Scottish

8.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.2%

German

3.7%

Other

2.7%

Filipino

0.9%

Chinese

0.8%

Italian

0.5%

Indian

0.4%

Dutch

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

West Wyalong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.2%

Secondary — Government

27.0%

Pre-school

13.0%

Primary — Catholic

12.8%

Vocational Education

12.4%

Secondary — Catholic

1.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

West Wyalong Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.6% 313

✅

No need for assistance

94.4% 5,245

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

West Wyalong Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.3% 538

—

Not a volunteer

75.7% 1,672

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

West Wyalong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.2%

$300-$449/mo

1.5%

$450-$599/mo

4.9%

$600-$799/mo

9.5%

$800-$999/mo

12.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

West Wyalong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.2%

Did not go to work

10.4%

Car (passenger)

8.9%

Bus

6.8%

Walked only

6.3%

Truck

1.1%

Other

1.0%

Bicycle

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

West Wyalong Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.0%

1 vehicle

36.9%

2 vehicles

38.3%

3 vehicles

13.2%

4+ vehicles

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

West Wyalong Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.4%

2 bedrooms

13.9%

3 bedrooms

45.7%

4 bedrooms

29.3%

5 bedrooms

5.7%

6+ bedrooms

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

West Wyalong Population Mobility

12.4%

moved in the last year

37.5%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

West Wyalong Indigenous Population

8.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

466

Indigenous residents

5,133

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

West Wyalong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

189

Arthritis

145

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

West Wyalong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

6.4%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

West Wyalong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.2%

Couple — no children

33.3%

One parent — children under 15

8.4%

Couple — no children under 15

8.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

West Wyalong Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.6% 58

👤

Never served

97.4% 2,164

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

West Wyalong Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.1% 265

—

Did not provide

87.9% 1,930

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

West Wyalong Children Ever Born

No children

25.3%

1 child

9.5%

2 children

23.9%

3 children

24.7%

4 children

13.1%

5+ children

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

West Wyalong When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

West Wyalong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.6%

5–14 hours

30.2%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

11.3%

Did not do domestic work

25.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

West Wyalong Household Size

1 person

33.9%

2 persons

35.9%

3 persons

11.8%

4 persons

9.8%

5 persons

6.2%

6+ persons

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

West Wyalong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,362

Moved — same area (SA2)

186

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from TAS

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

West Wyalong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.3%

Step family — no other children

8.0%

Blended family — no other children

6.6%

Other couple — children only

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

West Wyalong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 54 total

Other Against Property

Theft

Assault

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

West Wyalong Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,427/wk

Median Rent $230/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in West Wyalong

Your weekly income

≈ $6,184/month

Median rent $230/wk

Left after rent $1,197/wk

Rent share 16.1%

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West Wyalong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Wareemba

Pop: 1,519 Income: $1,027/wk Rent: $600/wk

Chatswood West

Pop: 1,521 Income: $1,057/wk Rent: $750/wk

Tathra

Pop: 1,527 Income: $746/wk Rent: $320/wk

Stanwell Park

Pop: 1,532 Income: $1,110/wk Rent: $460/wk

Bulahdelah

Pop: 1,538 Income: $514/wk Rent: $295/wk

Hillston

Pop: 1,547 Income: $852/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Wyalong

What is the population of West Wyalong NSW?

The population of West Wyalong NSW is 3,037 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.8 people per km².West Wyalong is ranked #2,393 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in West Wyalong?

The median personal income in West Wyalong NSW is $778 per week, or $40,456 per year.The median household income is $1,427 per week.Family income is $1,927 per week.West Wyalong is ranked #3,981 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in West Wyalong?

Median rent in West Wyalong NSW is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 16.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.West Wyalong ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in West Wyalong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Wyalong NSW is $1,253. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in West Wyalong?

The median age in West Wyalong NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is West Wyalong a good suburb to live in?

West Wyalong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,037.The median income is $778/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14273. All dollar figures in AUD.