West Wyalong, NSW 2671 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
West Wyalong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2671, home to 3,037 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Forbes local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 360 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,037
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,427 /week
- Median personal income
- $778 /week
- Median family income
- $1,927 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Bland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $230 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,253
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- West Wyalong Public School
- West Wyalong High School
- Wyalong Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 28 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 53 bus stops
- Church St At Main St
- Main St At Golden St
- Monash St At Gladstone St
- St Mary's War Memorial School, England St
- Court St At Golden St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 3 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 22 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 54.3% of the 1,877 resolvable premises in West Wyalong. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 17.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 54.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 27.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 188 across postcode 2671 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 29% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 46 violent offences, 42 theft, 36 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of West Wyalong?
West Wyalong (NSW 2671) had 3,037 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Bland local government area.
What is the median rent in West Wyalong?
The median advertised rent in West Wyalong is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in West Wyalong?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near West Wyalong covering government sectors. Nearest include: West Wyalong Public School (0.6 km), West Wyalong High School (0.9 km), Wyalong Public School (3.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in West Wyalong?
West Wyalong is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (54.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is West Wyalong?
Across postcode 2671, 188 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (46), theft (42), other (36). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in West Wyalong?
53 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West Wyalong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 28 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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