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West Wyalong, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

West Wyalong is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,276. Elevation: 860 ft (262 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,276 Population 3/sq mi density
860 ft Elevation 262 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
19.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$26,296 Median Income
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Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,296 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$129,600 home value, $648/mo rent

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About West Wyalong

West Wyalong

West Wyalong is the main town of the Bland Shire in the northern Riverina region of western New South Wales, Australia. In the 2021 Census, West Wyalong's population was 3,037.

People

Population3,276
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,296
Per Capita$26,296
Unemployment2.4%

Housing

B+
Home Value$129,600
Rent$648
Ownership76.9%
Housing Units1,310

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain19.7 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Population3,276
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Coordinates-33.9237°, 147.2047°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation19.7 inches (501 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,296
Median Age42.0 years

About West Wyalong

West Wyalong is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,276. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet (262 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

West Wyalong has a population of 3,276 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,126.5 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,276
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
1,126.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

West Wyalong vs Australia Average

The median household income in West Wyalong is $26,296, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,296 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $506, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 311 business establishments.

Income: West Wyalong vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,296
65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,296
Avg Weekly Wage$506

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)311

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in West Wyalong is $129,600, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $648 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 76.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,310 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,600
54% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$648
44% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.9%
Owner-Occupied76.9%
Renter-Occupied23.1%
Housing Units1,310

Property Tax

Climate in West Wyalong

West Wyalong has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.4°C), the coldest is Jul (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 463 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 18.5° / 34.4° 25.3
Feb 25.1°C / 77°F 17.8° / 32.4° 45.8
Mar 21.8°C / 71°F 14.6° / 29° 37.5
Apr 17.3°C / 63°F 10.2° / 24.4° 25.2
May 12.3°C / 54°F 5.7° / 18.9° 32.8
Jun 9.6°C / 49°F 4.2° / 15.1° 48.4
Jul 8.6°C / 47°F 2.9° / 14.4° 43.3
Aug 9.7°C / 49°F 3.3° / 16.1° 38.3
Sep 13°C / 55°F 5.7° / 20.4° 30.6
Oct 17°C / 63°F 9.1° / 24.8° 39.1
Nov 21°C / 70°F 13.1° / 28.8° 44.5
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 15.7° / 31.4° 52.5
West Wyalong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area1,126.5 sq mi (2,917.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-33.9237°N, 147.2047°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.05"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 28, 2013.

Oct 11, 1992 25 km NW of Temora, Australia M4.1 44 km
Oct 16, 1998 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia M4.0 64 km
Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 127 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 97 km
Mar 14, 1999 22 km WSW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.9 22 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 97 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 143 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 108 km
Jan 18, 2005 8 km N of West Wyalong, Australia M3.7 9 km
Aug 19, 1994 21 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.5 115 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 118 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 142 km
Aug 19, 1994 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia M3.4 77 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 114 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 97 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 89 km
Mar 13, 2001 8 km NW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.2 9 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 138 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 135 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 2.1 in Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
June 49°F (10°C) 1.3 in Driest
July 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in

West Wyalong has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in West Wyalong

Institution Type Founded Website
West Wyalong TAFE College College

Schools in West Wyalong

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
West Wyalong High School
West Wyalong Public School
St Mary's War Memorial School
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Radio Stations near West Wyalong

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in West Wyalong

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Courthouse Museum - Wyalong Museum

Libraries in West Wyalong

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
West Wyalong Library0.0

Hotels in West Wyalong

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Royal Hotel

Restaurants in West Wyalong

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lam & May

Cafes in West Wyalong

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Outback Cafe
Rise & Grind Garden Cafe
thom, dick & harry's

Dentists in West Wyalong

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

West Wyalong Dental Surgery

Veterinaries in West Wyalong

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

West Wyalong Veterinary Hospital

Gas Stations in West Wyalong

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
iOR Petroleum
Metro Petroleum
Shell

Banks in West Wyalong

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
NAB
SWS bank

Gyms in West Wyalong

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seek

Golf Courses in West Wyalong

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tallimba Golf Course
West Wyalong Golf Course

Airports Near West Wyalong

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Forbes AirportFRBMedium Airport
Temora AirportTEMMedium Airport
West Wyalong AirportWWYMedium Airport
Ardlethan AirportSmall Airport
Fairholme airstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in West Wyalong

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
West Wyalong Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in West Wyalong

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Mary's Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Wyalong

What is the population of West Wyalong?

West Wyalong has a population of 3,276 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,126.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is West Wyalong expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,296, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,600 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $648 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in West Wyalong?

West Wyalong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.7 inches.

How is the job market in West Wyalong?

The job market in West Wyalong is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $506. There are 311 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in West Wyalong?

The median home value in West Wyalong is $129,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $648. The homeownership rate is 76.9%.

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