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West Wyalong, NSW 2671

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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High Yield SuburbTight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$435,000

market range $400K-$475K

Median Unit

$465,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (houses)

5.9%

1yr Growth (houses)

+17.7%

market range +5.0% to +22.5%

Investment snapshot for West Wyalong

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West Wyalong market and investor summary

West Wyalong (NSW 2671) runs a median house price of $435K, with houses yielding a gross 5.9%. House prices have moved +17.7% over the past year and +23.6% over three years. At 1.8% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

For an investor, the rent-to-price maths here leans toward cashflow: a gross house yield near 5.9% does more of the early heavy lifting than capital growth usually would at this price point. Houses also take time to sell, around 108 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.

Living in West Wyalong: people, income and schools

West Wyalong has a resident population of roughly 3,037, a count that has slipped about 4% over five years. The median age is 42, skewed a little older, and 73% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.

Households here earn a median of about $74,000 a year, or roughly $1,430 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to roughly 5.9 times local household income, leaving more headroom than most capital-city markets. Incomes have risen about 25% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

There are 4 schools within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 37 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
3,037
-4% over 5yr
Median age
42 years
Median household income
$74,000/yr
Households renting
22%
Family households
64%
Socio-economic rank
4/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
4
avg ICSEA 957
Unemployment
2.4%
Walk score
37/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about West Wyalong

What should I check before investing in West Wyalong?

West Wyalong has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid house gross rental yield of 5.9%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +17.7% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in West Wyalong?

The median property price in West Wyalong, NSW 2671 is $435K for houses.

What rental yield does West Wyalong show?

The gross rental yield in West Wyalong is 5.9% for houses and 3.0% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

What does recent house price growth show for West Wyalong?

House prices in West Wyalong are up 17.7% over the past year and up 23.6% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

How tight is the rental market in West Wyalong?

The current vacancy rate in West Wyalong is 1.8%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

How many people live in West Wyalong?

West Wyalong has a population of approximately 3,037 residents, with a median age of 42.

What schools are near West Wyalong?

There are 4 schools within roughly 5km of West Wyalong. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is West Wyalong affordable to buy in?

A median house in West Wyalong costs about 5.9 times the median local household income (more affordable than most capital-city markets). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.

Is West Wyalong's population growing?

The population of West Wyalong has fallen about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

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