Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 191 mm · ~24 rainy days
NSW · Hilltops Council
Wyangala, 2808
Population
216
Median age
57
Median income
$1,034/wk
Employed
36.5%
Languages at home
3.1%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Wyangala anchors everyday life in Hilltops, a regional smaller community with its own identity and rhythm. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because housing affordability and growth momentum lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in safety. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Living here
Desirability
- Desirability score
- 22.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6349th in Australia
- State rank
- 1978th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #508 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #936 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Population
- Population
- 216
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $1,034
- Dwelling vacancy
- 36.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 55 of 150
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Employment rate
- 36.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 13 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Community & culture
3.1% speak a language other than English at home; 16.8% born overseas
- Language at home
- 188 English only · 6 other
- Non-English at home
- 3.1%
- Born overseas
- 32 (16.8%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 21 (9.7%)
- Australian citizens
- 181
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, and Indigenous status (usual residence).
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 13
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 60.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 108 residents
- State safety percentile
- 37.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -18.5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Arson3
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order2
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment2
- Motor Vehicle Theft1
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
30 public transport stops in this suburb
- 16 Trout Farm Rd
- 18 Darbys Falls Rd
- 185 Trout Farm Rd
- Darbys Falls Rd At Tarrants Gap Rd
- Wurabinda Rd At Wyangala Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Amenities
25 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 places of worship
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb
- Well connected by public transport — 30 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 4.63
Sport & outdoors(2)
- Dissipator ParkPark
- Picnic area
Entertainment(2)
- Viewpoint (2)
Transport(1)
1 bus stops
Other(13)
- Bbq (3)
- Spot-OnGas
- Wyangala Holiday CottageGuest House
173 Waugoola Road, Wyangala
- Wyangala Waters Holiday HouseGuest House
77 Waugoola Road, Wyangala
- Dissipator ParkParking
- Parking
- Picnic Table (4)
- St Vincent's Church HallPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Dissipator ParkPublic toilets
- Shelter (3)
- Sheds to RentStorage Rental
- TelstraTelephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived from OpenStreetMap & Census) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Dissipator ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- St Vincent's Church Hall
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 164 mm · ~20 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 216 mm · ~27 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 226 mm · ~28 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Period: seasonal · Updated on site · Static grid from WorldClim monthly averages
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
18 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool389 MOUNT MCDONALD ROAD WYANGALA 2808Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals
July 2025
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure99 FLANNERYS ROAD WYANGALA 2808Determined
- Subdivision72 SPRINGVALE ROAD WYANGALA 2808Determined
2024· 6 proposals
October 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia1299 TARRANTS GAP ROAD WYANGALA 2808Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Infrastructure72 SPRINGVALE ROAD WYANGALA 2808Determined
- Subdivision148 MOUNT DARLING ROAD WYANGALA 2808Determined
June 2024
- Subdivision1580 TARRANTS GAP ROAD WYANGALA 2808Withdrawn
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure400 MOUNT MCDONALD ROAD WYANGALA 2808Determined
January 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure72 SPRINGVALE ROAD WYANGALA 2808Determined
2023· 2 proposals
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 SPRINGVALE ROAD WYANGALA 2808Determined
February 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development5 WAUGOOLA ROAD WYANGALA 2808Determined
2022· 7 proposals
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development42 WAUGOOLA ROAD WYANGALA 2808Determined
- Subdivision of land2281 TARRANTS GAP ROAD WYANGALA 2808Determined
June 2022
- DwellingTARRANTS GAP ROAD WYANGALA 2808Withdrawn
May 2022
- Dwelling42 WAUGOOLA ROAD WYANGALA 2808Determined
March 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spacesSixth Avenue Wyangala NSW 2808Determined
February 2022
- Other2997 DARBYS FALLS ROAD WYANGALA 2808Determined
January 2022
- Farm buildingslot 206 Reg Hailstone WayDetermined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Recent changes
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Dissipator Parkamenitiespark
- Dissipator Parkamenitiesparking
- Dissipator Parkamenitiestoilets
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Picnic Tableamenitiespicnic_table
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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