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West Wyalong Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, West Wyalong is a locality approximately 370 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for West Wyalong is 2671, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, West Wyalong has a population of 3,037 (1,484 males, 1,558 females). The median age is 42 years.
The median weekly household income in West Wyalong is $1,427, with a median personal income of $778 per week.
The median weekly rent is $230 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,253.
In terms of birthplace, 96% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Philippines (33), New Zealand (22), and Other countries (17).
88.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.4% speak another language.
The employment rate in West Wyalong shows 1,414 people employed (854 full-time, 474 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
The most common occupations are professionals (165), technicians & trades (162), and managers (108).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), West Wyalong has an IRSAD score of 954 placing it in decile 4 (below average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
West Wyalong covers an area of 801.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 4 persons per km².
Statistically, West Wyalong sits within the Lachlan Valley area, part of the broader Central West region. It falls under the Forbes local government area.
The federal electorate for West Wyalong is Riverina (Rural).
The 2671 postcode is shared by West Wyalong along with Alleena, Burcher, Lake Cowal and Wyalong.
West Wyalong Details
| Postcode | 2671 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 3,037 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,427/week |
| Median Personal Income | $778/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $230 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,253 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 801.4 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,207 |
| Completed Year 12 | 27.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 231 (7.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -33.9168 |
| Longitude | 147.2044 |
| Distance from Sydney | 370 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central West |
| Area (SA3) | Lachlan Valley |
| Local Government | Forbes |
| Federal Electorate | Riverina |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 600 (19.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 303 (10.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 710 (23.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 664 (21.9%) |
| 65+ years | 759 (25.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 189 (6.2%) |
| Arthritis | 145 (4.8%) |
| Asthma | 93 (3.1%) |
| Diabetes | 81 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 77 (2.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 63 (2.1%) |
| Cancer | 50 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 6 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 59 (5.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 433 (36.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 450 (38.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 233 (19.8%) |