West Wyalong (NSW)

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According to assessments of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, alongside new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of West Wyalong has an estimated population of approximately 2,961 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 76 people (2.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,037 people. The change is calculated from the resident population of 2,961, determined by Districts through analyzing the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) plus an additional 20 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level yields a density ratio of 3.7 persons per square kilometer, which offers residents substantial space. The -2.5% decline in the suburb of West Wyalong since the census is within 1.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (-0.6%), showing comparable demographic challenges throughout the wider region. Population gains in the area were mostly driven by natural growth, which accounted for roughly 57% of all population increases during recent periods.

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The suburb of West Wyalong has a balanced workforce of both white and blue collar workers, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, and an unemployment rate of only 1.5%, according to Districts aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,643 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.6% below Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is exceptionally high (69.5% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 8.4% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

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According to Districts' aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of West Wyalong had a median income among taxpayers of $50,927 with the average level standing at $63,855. This is lower than average on a national basis and compares to levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $56,183 (median) and $70,445 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in the suburb of West Wyalong, between the 30th and 44th percentiles. Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 32.4% of residents (959 people), mirroring regional levels where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Housing costs are manageable with retained, though disposable income sits below average at the th percentile.

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Dwelling structure within the suburb of West Wyalong, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 89.4% houses and 10.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within the suburb of West Wyalong was well beyond that of Regional NSW, at 46.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (30.3%) or rented (23.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional NSW average at $1,253, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $230, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330. Nationally, the suburb of West Wyalong's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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Family households dominate at 64.5% of all households, comprising 23.6% couples with children, 30.6% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 35.5%, with lone person households at 33.8% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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The local area experiences educational difficulties, with university qualification levels (15.2%) sitting substantially below the NSW average of 32.2%. This situation presents a challenge as well as a chance for focused educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 11.8%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.5%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 39.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, which include advanced diplomas (8.1%) and certificates (31.3%).

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Public transport analysis reveals 102 active transport stops operating within the suburb of West Wyalong comprising a mix of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 18 individual routes, collectively providing 179 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 149 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 83%, with 9% by bus and 7% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. A relatively low 8.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

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Health indicators suggest below-average outcomes in the suburb of West Wyalong, based on Districts' assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover just leading that of the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~1,545 people).

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The suburb of West Wyalong was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.7% of its population being citizens, 92.9% born in Australia, and 96.3% speaking English only at home. The main religion in the suburb of West Wyalong was found to be Christianity, which makes up 74.8% of people in the suburb of West Wyalong. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

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At 42 years, the suburb of West Wyalong's median age is similar to the Regional NSW average of 43 while considerably older than Australia's 38 years. The age profile shows 0 - 4 year-olds are particularly prominent (7.4%), while the 45 - 54 group is comparatively smaller (9.2%) than in Regional NSW. In the period since 2021, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 11.5% to 12.9% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 12.3% to 10.9% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 12.9% to 11.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for the suburb of West Wyalong. The + cohort shows the strongest projected growth at , adding residents to reach . Senior residents (+) will drive of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. On the other hand, population declines are projected for the to and to cohorts.

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West Wyalong currently has an estimated 219 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 124 children aged 0-2 and 82 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 5% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 223 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 281. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 14.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.