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The quick read on
West Wiangaree
NSW 2474 · Kyogle
What homes cost, how rents have moved, and a feel for the people who call it home.
- Population
- 131
- Postcode
- 2474
ABS 2021
West Wiangaree, New South Wales
Property market insights for West Wiangaree
Median sale price and rental income of properties in West Wiangaree NSW
Median rent trend for houses
Based on 1 rental listings in the preceding 12 months
Down 2.9% over 12 months
The median house rent has decreased 2.9% over the last 12 months.
Crime and safety
Is West Wiangaree safe?
The overall rate for West Wiangaree is 1,741 offences per 100,000 residents — 47% below the Rest of NSW benchmark.
That is the clearest suburb-wide answer. Open the detailed profile to see how the pattern changes across offence types and different parts of West Wiangaree.
Overall crime rate
1,741
offences per 100,000 residents
47% belowRest of NSW
West WiangareeRest of NSW: 3,298
Suburb-wide estimate from Microburbs' public crime model; it is not an address-level measure.
The people behind the postcode
Who lives in West Wiangaree?
West Wiangaree NSW 2474 is in New South Wales, within Rest of NSW.
131 people call West Wiangaree home, with an average of 2.4 people per household and a median household income of $1,562 a week.
Public ABS 2021 Census figures. The bars compare the local share with the capital-region benchmark.
- Population
- 131
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median mortgage
- $1,192 / month
- 2021 household rent
- $230 / week
Above the benchmarkBelow the benchmarkIn lineRest of NSW benchmark
Age profile
Share of residents in each age band.
Under 1515.3%Below
15–3424.4%Above
35–5426.0%Above
55–7430.5%Above
75 and over6.9%Below
Homes
Share of occupied private dwellings.
Separate houses102.6%Above
Townhouses0.0%Below
Apartments0.0%Below
Ownership
Share of homes with a stated ownership or rental status.
Owned outright52.4%Above
Paying a mortgage33.3%Above
Renting14.3%Below
Cars at home
Vehicles available to occupied households.
No car0.0%Below
One car28.3%Below
Two cars30.4%Below
Three or more39.1%Above
Getting to work
Selected ways residents worked or travelled on Census day.
Worked from home17.6%Above
Drove to work54.9%Below
Train, tram or bus0.0%Below
Walked or cycled5.9%Above
What stands out in West Wiangaree
17.6% of workers in West Wiangaree worked from home on Census day.
4.6% of West Wiangaree residents were born in England.
42.0% of people in West Wiangaree described themselves as having no religion in the 2021 Census.
A closer look at the Census
Questions people ask about West Wiangaree
Open any question for a plain-English reading of the public 2021 Census for West Wiangaree NSW 2474.
Is West Wiangaree family-friendly?Age, family structure and household size describe the community families would be joining.
15.3% of West Wiangaree's residents were children under 15 in the 2021 Census. That is somewhat below the Rest of NSW average.
34 family households lived in West Wiangaree; 32.4% were couple families and 14.7% were one-parent families.
47.1% of local families included children under 15. That is well above the Rest of NSW average.
These are suburb-wide household figures, not school or childcare ratings.
What is the age profile of West Wiangaree?The balance between younger adults, families and older residents changes how a suburb feels day to day.
West Wiangaree had 131 residents at the 2021 Census.
26.0% of residents were aged 25 to 44.
37.4% were 55 or older. That is close to the Rest of NSW average.
Age shares use the suburb’s total Census population.
What kind of homes are in West Wiangaree?The dwelling mix shows whether the suburb is mostly detached homes, townhouses or apartments.
Separate houses made up 102.6% of occupied private dwellings in West Wiangaree.
Townhouses and other attached homes represented 0.0% of occupied private dwellings.
Flats and apartments accounted for 0.0% of occupied private dwellings.
All three shares use occupied private dwellings as the denominator.
Do people own or rent in West Wiangaree?Tenure shows how many households own outright, have a mortgage or rent.
52.4% of households with a stated tenure owned their home outright. That is well above the Rest of NSW average.
33.3% were buying their home with a mortgage.
14.3% rented their home. That is about half the Rest of NSW rate.
Tenure shares include households that stated one of these three arrangements.
How large are households in West Wiangaree?Household-size data shows the mix behind the suburb-wide average.
The average household in West Wiangaree had 2.4 people.
One-person households made up 21.7% of occupied homes. That is well below the Rest of NSW average.
Two-person households represented 41.3%, while 28.3% had four or more usual residents.
Household size counts usual residents in occupied homes.
How do people get to work in West Wiangaree?Census-day travel shows the balance between home, road, public transport and active travel.
17.6% of workers worked from home on Census day. That is close to the Rest of NSW average.
54.9% drove a car as their only travel method. That is somewhat below the Rest of NSW average.
0.0% used only a train, tram or bus, while 5.9% walked or cycled.
Travel figures are a 2021 Census-day snapshot.
How many cars do households have in West Wiangaree?Vehicle availability helps describe the routines local households can support.
0.0% of occupied households had no motor vehicle available. That is about half the Rest of NSW rate.
One-car households formed 28.3% of the total.
69.6% of households had two or more vehicles.
Vehicle counts refer to occupied households, not individual residents.
Who's moving to West Wiangaree, and who stays?Address history shows how settled or recently mobile residents were at the Census date.
72.2% were at the same address five years earlier, while 27.8% reported a different address.
3.8% of residents were born outside Australia. That is about half the Rest of NSW rate.
Mobility figures cover residents who answered the relevant Census question.
What languages are spoken in West Wiangaree?Language at home gives a direct view of the community’s everyday linguistic mix.
84.7% of residents used only English at home.
0.0% used a language other than English at home.
0.0% spoke Mandarin at home, 0.0% spoke Cantonese and 0.0% spoke Hindi.
Home language is separate from English proficiency.
Where were West Wiangaree residents born?Birthplace adds another layer to the local story, separate from ancestry and language.
3.8% of West Wiangaree's population was born outside Australia, while roughly 96.2% was born in Australia.
0.0% of residents were born in China.
0.0% were born in India, while Australian citizenship across the whole suburb stood at 85.5%.
Birthplace, citizenship and ancestry describe different parts of identity.
What ancestries shape West Wiangaree?Ancestry responses show how residents describe family and cultural background.
English ancestry accounted for 35.1% of ancestry responses in West Wiangaree.
Australian ancestry made up 40.5% of responses.
Chinese ancestry represented 0.0% of responses.
People may nominate more than one ancestry, so these are shares of responses.
What work do people do in West Wiangaree?Occupation describes a person’s role; industry describes the sector employing them.
13.7% of employed residents worked in professional occupations. That is somewhat below the Rest of NSW average.
Managers accounted for 17.6% of employed residents, while clerical and administrative workers made up 13.7%.
Health care and social assistance employed 17.6% of workers, and education and training employed 0.0%.
Occupation and industry figures describe employed residents of the suburb.
How active is the workforce in West Wiangaree?Participation, employment pattern and unemployment describe the resident labour force.
The labour-force participation rate was 47.7%, compared with 56.4% across Rest of NSW.
26.3% of residents aged 15 and over worked full time, while 16.7% worked part time.
Unemployment was 1.9%, compared with 4.6% across Rest of NSW.
Labour-force figures come from the 2021 Census.
What does the health profile of West Wiangaree show?Selected long-term health conditions help describe community service needs.
55.7% reported no selected long-term health condition.
9.9% reported a long-term mental health condition, including depression or anxiety.
6.1% reported asthma, 6.1% arthritis and 0.0% diabetes excluding gestational diabetes.
These are self-reported suburb-wide Census figures, not address-level health risks.
How educated is West Wiangaree?Qualifications describe the study pathways represented among local residents.
15.7% of people in the qualifications table held a bachelor degree. That is somewhat below the Rest of NSW average.
Postgraduate degrees accounted for 0.0% of qualification responses.
Diploma-level qualifications represented 12.9%, while certificate-level qualifications represented 40.0%.
Qualification categories are reported separately and are not school ratings.
What do incomes and housing costs look like in West Wiangaree?Census income and household payments give historical context for local living costs.
Median household income was $1,562 per week in the 2021 Census.
The median monthly mortgage repayment reported by local households was $1,192.
Occupied renting households reported a median rent of $230 per week.
These household figures are from 2021; current sale and asking-rent medians appear in the market section.
How does West Wiangaree compare with Rest of NSW?A few clear differences place the suburb in its wider metropolitan context.
Working from home was 17.6% in West Wiangaree, compared with 15.7% across Rest of NSW.
Outright ownership was 52.4% locally and 39.6% across Rest of NSW. That is well above the Rest of NSW average.
Renting accounted for 14.3% in West Wiangaree, against 27.9% across Rest of NSW.
Capital-region comparisons use the same Census definitions and year.
Three useful questions
A buyer’s quick guide to West Wiangaree
Is West Wiangaree expensive?
There is not yet enough consistent market data for a dependable house median. The nearby suburb links make it easier to compare the wider market while local observations build.
Is West Wiangaree good for families?
The Census counted 34 local families, and 15.3% of residents were under 15. That describes the community; school quality, travel times and the right fit for a particular family need separate research.
What can I get for $1.5m in West Wiangaree?
The free data does not have a dependable bedroom breakdown for this suburb. Compare the current house and unit medians above, then use live listings to see what a $1.5m budget buys today.
Medians describe recorded market activity across the suburb; they are historical context, not a valuation or forecast for an individual home.
Explore the area
Streets and suburbs around West Wiangaree
5 streets in West Wiangaree
Street-by-street reports are not published yet. The streets below are the ones this suburb covers.
- Apple Gum Rd
- Baileys Bridge Rd
- Ferndale Rd
- Summerland
- Wiangaree Back Rd
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Figures update as new market and census data arrives. This suburb overview is general information, not a valuation or financial advice.