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Wyalong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wyalong NSW is 620 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wyalong is $740 per week ($38,480 per year). Median rent in Wyalong is $225 per week ($975 per month). Wyalong has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Wyalong has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wyalong is India. The most common religion is Catholic (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wyalong is $1,083.

There were 5 recorded offences in Wyalong in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Wyalong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wyalong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$740/wk

$38,480 per year

#4735 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$225/wk

$975 per month

#6923 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wyalong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (315) Female 48.8% (300)

Population Density

1.7

people per km²

620 people · 354.7 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,656

Family income/wk

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)

Wyalong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.3% 98 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.7% 76 dwellings

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

Wyalong Country of Birth

Australia

97.5%

India

1.4%

England

1.1%

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

Wyalong Religion

Catholic

28.7%

No Religion

23.6%

Anglican

20.9%

Not stated

9.6%

Uniting Church

6.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.0%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.8%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wyalong Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

39.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.9%

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

Wyalong Employment

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Employed full-time

41.8% 189 people

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Employed part-time

20.6% 93 people

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Unemployed

2.7% 12 people

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Not in labour force

35.0% 158 people

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

Wyalong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

63.6%

Bachelor Degree

16.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.6%

Certificate I/II

4.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.5%

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

Wyalong Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

16.3%

Clerical & Administrative

15.7%

Professionals

15.2%

Labourers

11.8%

Community & Personal Service

8.4%

Managers

6.7%

Sales Workers

3.4%

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

Wyalong Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.1%

Engineering

23.4%

Society & Culture

9.9%

Education

8.8%

Architecture & Building

7.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.0%

Health

7.0%

Agriculture & Environment

5.8%

Creative Arts

2.9%

Information Technology

2.3%

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

Wyalong Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wyalong Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.6%

$150-$299/wk

3.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.1%

$4,000+/wk

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wyalong Marital Status

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Married

49.9% 255

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Separated

3.1% 16

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Divorced

7.4% 38

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Widowed

5.5% 28

👤

Never married

34.1% 174

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wyalong Ancestry

Australian

36.8%

English

33.2%

Irish

8.3%

Scottish

6.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.1%

German

4.8%

Other

2.7%

Dutch

0.9%

Filipino

0.9%

Chinese

0.4%

Indian

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wyalong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

43.2%

Secondary — Government

33.7%

Pre-school

12.6%

Vocational Education

10.5%

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

Wyalong Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.4% 39

✅

No need for assistance

96.6% 1,099

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

Wyalong Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.3% 101

—

Not a volunteer

78.7% 373

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wyalong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.3%

$450-$599/mo

4.3%

$600-$799/mo

11.6%

$800-$999/mo

20.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wyalong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.5%

Did not go to work

11.7%

Bus

6.7%

Walked only

6.4%

Car (passenger)

6.4%

Truck

2.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.4%

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

Wyalong Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.0%

1 vehicle

23.7%

2 vehicles

43.1%

3 vehicles

16.8%

4+ vehicles

13.4%

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

Wyalong Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.2%

2 bedrooms

13.3%

3 bedrooms

52.0%

4 bedrooms

29.3%

5 bedrooms

3.1%

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

Wyalong Population Mobility

8.4%

moved in the last year

27.2%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wyalong Indigenous Population

9.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

108

Indigenous residents

1,055

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wyalong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Dementia

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Wyalong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

6.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

12.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wyalong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.9%

Couple — no children

36.4%

Couple — no children under 15

13.0%

One parent — children under 15

7.2%

One parent — no children under 15

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wyalong Military Service

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Previously served

1.3% 6

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Never served

98.7% 467

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wyalong Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.0% 60

—

Did not provide

87.0% 402

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wyalong Children Ever Born

No children

34.4%

1 child

10.4%

2 children

27.9%

3 children

16.9%

4 children

8.7%

5+ children

1.6%

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

Wyalong When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Wyalong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.0%

5–14 hours

27.6%

15–29 hours

14.5%

30+ hours

10.5%

Did not do domestic work

25.4%

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

Wyalong Household Size

1 person

24.8%

2 persons

42.3%

3 persons

14.5%

4 persons

10.3%

5 persons

5.1%

6+ persons

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wyalong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

512

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Wyalong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

74.2%

Step family — no other children

19.7%

Blended family — no other children

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wyalong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Theft

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Wyalong Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,404/wk

Median Rent $225/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.0%

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

If you earn X in Wyalong

Your weekly income

≈ $6,084/month

Median rent $225/wk

Left after rent $1,179/wk

Rent share 16.0%

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Wyalong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Laguna

Pop: 310 Income: $714/wk Rent: $400/wk

Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW)

Pop: 310 Income: $495/wk Rent: $350/wk

South Arm (Nambucca Valley - NSW)

Pop: 311 Income: $450/wk Rent: $178/wk

Thora

Pop: 311 Income: $580/wk Rent: $260/wk

East Wardell

Pop: 312 Income: $727/wk Rent: $350/wk

Splitters Creek

Pop: 312 Income: $1,141/wk Rent: $168/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wyalong

What is the population of Wyalong NSW?

The population of Wyalong NSW is 620 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Wyalong is ranked #4,687 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wyalong?

The median personal income in Wyalong NSW is $740 per week, or $38,480 per year.The median household income is $1,404 per week.Family income is $1,656 per week.Wyalong is ranked #4,735 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wyalong?

Median rent in Wyalong NSW is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 16.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wyalong ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wyalong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wyalong NSW is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wyalong?

The median age in Wyalong NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wyalong a good suburb to live in?

Wyalong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 620.The median income is $740/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.0% 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: 14449. All dollar figures in AUD.