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New South Wales · Postcode 2671
West Wyalong postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 370 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
West Wyalong at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
West Wyalong vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | West Wyalong | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,427 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $230 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,253 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
West Wyalong is a remote community in New South Wales, with postcode 2671. It lies roughly 370 km from Sydney, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Bland.
According to the 2021 Census, West Wyalong has a population of 3,037 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,427, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 231 (7.6% of residents).
Housing in West Wyalong includes a median weekly rent of $230, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,253, with 1,207 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, West Wyalong scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in West Wyalong include West Wyalong High School, West Wyalong Public School and St Mary's War Memorial School.
West Wyalong is part of the Lachlan Valley statistical area in New South Wales.
West Wyalong details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2671 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 3,037 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,427/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $778/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $230 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,253 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 801.4 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,207 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 231 (7.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -33.9167698 |
| Longitude | 147.2043777 |
| Distance from Sydney | 370 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central West |
| Area (SA3) | Lachlan Valley |
| Local Government | Bland |
| Federal Electorate | Riverina |
| State Electorate | Orange |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 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%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 380 (12.5%) |
| Asthma | 249 (8.2%) |
| Diabetes | 150 (4.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 124 (4.1%) |
| Cancer | 108 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 72 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 18 (0.6%) |
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%) |
Schools in West Wyalong
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in West Wyalong. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near West Wyalong
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.