Forbes Shire Council

Wyalong

NSW2671

Wyalong at a glance

Walk score

12

Very car dependent

Population

620

Median age 44

The brief

What to know about Wyalong.

The postcode for Wyalong is 2671 (NSW).

Wyalong (2671) sits in the Forbes region of NSW.

Wyalong has roughly 620 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Wyalong scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wyalong's population at 620, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

620

Median age

44

Family households

76%

Lone person

24%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$225/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$225/wk

Owner occupied

73%

Renter occupied

17%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

620

Median age: 44

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

23

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft9 (39.1%)
Malicious damage to property4 (17.4%)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences3 (13.0%)
Other offences2 (8.7%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2 (8.7%)

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.

Walk Score

12

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wyalong.

Local schools for Wyalong

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Government School Catchment

Wyalong Public School

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West Wyalong Public School

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West Wyalong High School

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Frequently asked

About Wyalong.

What is the Wyalong postcode?
Wyalong is in the 2671 postcode, in NSW, in the Forbes Shire Council region.
Where is Wyalong?
Wyalong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2671, in the Forbes Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Wyalong?
The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $225.
What schools are in Wyalong?
There are 4 schools serving Wyalong on this page, including Wyalong Public School, St Mary's War Memorial School, West Wyalong Public School.
How walkable is Wyalong?
Wyalong has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Wyalong?
Wyalong is close to West Wyalong, Alleena, Girral, Barmedman, Back Creek.
What is the population of Wyalong?
The population of Wyalong is approximately 620 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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