West Wyalong at a glance
Median house
$277,500
+2.0% year on year
Median unit
$190,080
Days on market
28
Average to sell
Walk score
84
Very walkable
Population
3,037
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about West Wyalong.
The postcode for West Wyalong is 2671 (NSW).
The median house price in West Wyalong is $277,500.
West Wyalong (2671) sits in the Forbes region of NSW. The median house here is $277,500, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
West Wyalong has roughly 3,037 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 28 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
West Wyalong scores 84/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Wyalong's population at 3,037, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,037
Median age
42
Family households
64%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $277,500 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $190,080, roughly 32% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number. Days on market sit around 28, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $56,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps West Wyalong on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$277,500
+2.0% over the past year. Median unit price $190,080.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$277,500
+2.0% annual growth
$190,080
28
Average days to sell
3,037
Median age: 42
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.22% (median rent $225/wk against a $277,500 price tag). Units yield 6.29% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.22%
Based on $277,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.29%
Based on $190,080 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+2.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202428 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +2.0%/yr
2021
$251K
5-year change
+10%
2026
$278K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
217
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
84
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Wyalong.
Local schools for West Wyalong
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
West Wyalong Public School
West Wyalong High School
Wyalong Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About West Wyalong.
- What is the median house price in West Wyalong?
- The median house price in West Wyalong, NSW 2671 is $277,500. The median unit price is $190,080. Annual growth is +2.0%.
- What is the West Wyalong postcode?
- West Wyalong is in the 2671 postcode, in NSW, in the Forbes Shire Council region.
- Where is West Wyalong?
- West Wyalong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2671, in the Forbes Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in West Wyalong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in West Wyalong?
- There are 4 schools serving West Wyalong on this page, including West Wyalong Public School, West Wyalong High School, St Mary's War Memorial School.
- How walkable is West Wyalong?
- West Wyalong has a Walk Score of 84 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near West Wyalong?
- West Wyalong is close to Wyalong, Alleena, Girral, Barmedman, Tallimba.
- What is the population of West Wyalong?
- The population of West Wyalong is approximately 3,037 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
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