Wyalong, NSW 2671 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wyalong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2671, home to 620 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
- 620
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,404 /week
- Median personal income
- $740 /week
- Median family income
- $1,656 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Bland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $225 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Wyalong Public School
- West Wyalong Public School
- West Wyalong High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 19 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 33 bus stops
- Neeld St At Pine St
- Neeld St Before Oak St
- Slee St At Blyth St
- Neeld St Opp Wyalong Museum
- Wyalong Museum, Neeld St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 3 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 18 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 69.8% of the 368 resolvable premises in Wyalong. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 5.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 23.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 69.8%
- 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 Wyalong?
Wyalong (NSW 2671) had 620 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Bland local government area.
What is the median rent in Wyalong?
The median advertised rent in Wyalong is $225/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wyalong?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Wyalong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wyalong Public School (0.5 km), West Wyalong Public School (4 km), West Wyalong High School (4.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wyalong?
Wyalong is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (69.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is 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 Wyalong?
33 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wyalong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 19 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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