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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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
620
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
23
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.
12
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Wyalong.
Local schools for Wyalong
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Government School Catchment
Wyalong Public School
West Wyalong Public School
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.
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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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