Wyee
At a median age of 49, Wyee sits 9 years above the national average, making it one of the more demographically mature communities in NSW. Only 10.3% of residents were born overseas, well below the national norm, and the suburb spans 50 square kilometres at a very low density of 58 residents per km2. With a population of 2,909 and 43% of dwellings owned outright, the area has a well-settled character where long-term residents dominate rather than recent buyers. Household income lands in the 39th percentile nationally, and 123 development applications in the past 12 months point to steady, ongoing building activity.
Population
2,909
Median Age
49.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,384/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
129
Median House
$470K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $470,000 is relatively affordable compared to the broader NSW market. Prices have edged down slightly from $475,000 in 2024 to $465,000 in 2025, a 2.1% fall, giving buyers modest pricing power. Detached housing is dominant at 78% of the stock, and 41.3% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, meaning the suburb caters well to families wanting space. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 32.5%, above the 30% stress threshold, which reflects the lower household income base rather than high prices. Only 1% of dwellings are apartments, so the buying choice is essentially between houses and semi-detached properties (10.9%).
For Buyers
The median house price of $470,000 is relatively affordable compared to the broader NSW market. Prices have edged down slightly from $475,000 in 2024 to $465,000 in 2025, a 2.1% fall, giving buyers modest pricing power. Detached housing is dominant at 78% of the stock, and 41.3% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, meaning the suburb caters well to families wanting space. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 32.5%, above the 30% stress threshold, which reflects the lower household income base rather than high prices. Only 1% of dwellings are apartments, so the buying choice is essentially between houses and semi-detached properties (10.9%).
For Investors
At 15.4% renter share, Wyee has a thin rental market relative to national averages, meaning tenant demand is limited. Weekly rent is $360, and the vacancy rate is elevated at 9.4%, which is well above the 3% equilibrium level and signals oversupply in the rental segment. On the positive side, 123 development applications lodged in the past 12 months confirm active residential construction, and the suburb's affordable $470,000 median leaves room for yield-focused buyers. The gross yield calculates to roughly 4% against the median price, meaningfully higher than inner-city markets. However, investors should weigh the high vacancy rate carefully before committing, as it suggests properties are sitting empty longer than the national norm.
Development Activity
Total DAs
559
Last 12 Months
129
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+63.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Wyee iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Wyee Public School
K-6 · 193 students
Demographics
The median age of 49 is 9 years above the national figure, reflecting an aging resident base that has settled here over many decades. University qualification rates are just 13.8%, which is 16.3 percentage points below the national average, and overseas-born residents at 10.3% sit 11.3 points below the national level. Ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic: English (1,285), Irish (295) and Scottish (278) are the three largest groups, consistent with the low overseas-born share. Average household size is 2.6, marginally above the national average of 2.5. The couples-with-children cohort (708 families) narrowly edges out couples with no children (671), suggesting a broad mix of life stages despite the older median age.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
78.0%
Houses
10.9%
Townhouse
1.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure structure is notable: 43% own outright and only 15.4% rent, both figures well above and below typical Australian suburbs respectively. Mortgage holders account for 41.6%, meaning a substantial share is still paying off property but in a relatively affordable market. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 78%, with semi-detached at 10.9% and apartments at just 1%. Bedroom distribution leans large, with 41.3% of dwellings having 4 or more bedrooms and 30.5% having 3 bedrooms. The median price moved from $475,000 in 2024 to $465,000 in 2025, a 2.1% decline. Rent-to-income sits at 26%, below the 30% stress benchmark, keeping the rental market viable for those who stay.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wk
$360
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$623
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.4%
Unoccupied
103
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
32.5% stressed
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
30.0%
Couples, no children
2,240
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 18.4% of workers (132 people), followed by Construction at 17.2% (124), which aligns with the suburb's active development pipeline of 123 applications in the past year. Education accounts for 8.6% (62 workers) and Transport for 7.2% (52). The workforce profile by occupation shows Community and Personal service workers (157) and Labourers (150) as the largest groups, consistent with the below-average university qualification rate of 13.8%. The full-time employment rate is 59.7%, but labour force participation is low at 43.5%, which reflects the large share of residents not in the labour force (1,128 people) due to the older age profile. Unemployment is 4.4%, near the national norm.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.7%
Part-time
35.9%
Participation
43.5%
Employed
1,035
Occupations
Top Industries
University
13.8%
Postgraduate
2.6%
Born Overseas
10.3%
Dwellings
993
Transport to Work
Car dependency is very high: 90% of residents drive to work, compared to national averages closer to 65%, and only 0.7% use public transport. This reflects the low-density rural-fringe character of the area and limited transit access. Wyee spans 50 square kilometres at just 58 people per km2, so walkability is inherently low, with 4.4% walking or cycling. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, meaning families rely on nearby centres. Volunteering is 12.2% of residents, a modest but positive community participation rate. The need-for-assistance rate is 11.5% (319 people), somewhat elevated above the national norm, consistent with the older demographic profile.
Drive
90.0%
Public Transport
0.7%
Walk / Cycle
4.4%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Wyee compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wyee a good suburb to live in?
Wyee suits residents who value space, affordability and stability. The median house price is $470,000, well below the NSW average, and 43% of homes are owned outright. The suburb covers 50 km2 at a density of just 58 people per km2. Trade-offs include high car dependency (90% drive to work) and limited public transport at 0.7% usage.
What is the median house price in Wyee?
The median house price is $470,000, based on data showing $475,000 in 2024 and $465,000 in 2025, a 2.1% decline. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950, and weekly rent is $360. The mortgage-to-income ratio is 32.5%, just above the 30% stress threshold given the suburb's 39th-percentile household income.
What schools are in Wyee?
No schools are recorded within the Wyee suburb boundary in this dataset. The suburb spans 50 km2 at very low density (58 residents per km2), so families typically rely on schools in neighbouring towns. The local university qualification rate is 13.8%, which is 16.3 points below the national average.
Is Wyee safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Wyee in this dataset. As indirect indicators, the suburb has a resident turnover rate of just 23.2%, meaning 76.8% of people stay long-term, and the volunteering rate is 12.2%, both consistent with a stable, settled community. SEIFA disadvantage data is not available for this suburb.
Is Wyee good for property investment?
The $470,000 median and $360 weekly rent imply a gross yield of around 4%, higher than most inner-city NSW markets. However, the 9.4% vacancy rate is well above the 3% equilibrium level, signalling oversupply in rentals. The 15.4% renter share is below the national average, so tenant demand is limited. Active building with 123 DAs in 12 months adds to supply pressure.
How is Wyee's population changing?
Wyee's population is 2,909, with a median age of 49, which is 9 years above the national figure. The resident stability rate is high, with 76.8% having not moved in the past year. The aging profile and low overseas-born share (10.3%, vs national of around 21.6%) suggest gradual demographic ageing rather than rapid growth.
How much development is happening in Wyee?
There were 123 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. Recent samples include new dwelling houses and complying development certificates for residential accommodation. This level of activity is notable for a suburb of 2,909 people, indicating ongoing residential expansion across the suburb's 50 km2 footprint.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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