Wyee, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Wyee NSW is 2,909 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wyee is $623 per week ($32,396 per year). Median rent in Wyee is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Wyee has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Wyee has a population density of 58 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wyee is England. The most common religion is No religion (37.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wyee is $1,950.

There were 47 recorded offences in Wyee in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (14 offences).

Population
2,909
Census 2021
Median income
$623/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$360/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
49years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Wyee vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Wyee is $623 a week, 19% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,662nd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $360 a week, $25 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 26.0% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 49, 6 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWyeeTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$623/wk$765/wk −19%$766/wk
Household income$1,384/wk$1,704/wk −19%$1,637/wk
Rent$360/wk$385/wk −6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,950/mo$1,965/mo −1%$1,733/mo
Median age4943 +6 yrs42
Rent share of household income26.0%22.6% +3.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Wyee, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Wyee Population

2,909 residents at the 2021 Census.

Wyee Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$623/wk
$32,396 per year
Ranked 6,733 of 14,663
Median Rent
$360/wk
$1,560 per month
Ranked 2,908 of 14,663
Median Age
49years
11 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Wyee Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,384/wk
Median rent $360/wk
Rent to income 26.0%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Wyee against your income

About $5,997 a month
Median rent $360/wk
Left after rent $1,024/wk
Rent share 26.0%

Wyee Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
955
avg ICSEA score
193
total students
Wyee Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 193 students
955
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Wyee, with a map

Wyee Map

Wyee, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Wyee, New South Wales: 33.1726°S, 151.4598°E

Wyee Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Wyee

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (1,418) Female 51.4% (1,498)

Population Density

58
people per km²
2,909 people · 50.1 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,725
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.6%
New Zealand
1.2%
Ireland
0.3%
Philippines
0.3%
South Africa
0.3%
Scotland
0.3%
Thailand
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
0.3%
Thai
0.3%
Tagalog
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.2%
German
0.2%
Mandarin
0.2%
Croatian
0.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
46.0%
English
44.2%
Irish
10.1%
Scottish
9.6%
Australian Aboriginal
5.4%
German
2.8%
Italian
2.3%
Dutch
1.8%
Maltese
1.6%
Lebanese
0.8%
Maori
0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
37.5%
Anglican
20.1%
Catholic
19.8%
Not stated
5.4%
Baptist
3.3%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Christian (other)
2.6%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.3% 1,201
Separated
3.4% 84
Divorced
8.9% 221
Widowed
9.8% 244
Never married
29.6% 736

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
31.9%
Couple: no children
30.5%
Couple: no children under 15
22.0%
One parent: children under 15
8.2%
One parent: no children under 15
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.1%
2 persons
36.1%
3 persons
15.3%
4 persons
14.1%
5 persons
6.3%
6+ persons
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Wyee

Housing Tenure

Of the 996 occupied private dwellings in Wyee at the 2021 Census, 13.7% were rented, 38.2% owned outright and 36.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
9.0% 90 dwellings
Owned outright
38.2% 380 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
36.9% 368 dwellings
Rented
13.7% 136 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 21 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
87.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
11.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.3%
2 bedrooms
20.6%
3 bedrooms
30.6%
4 bedrooms
27.9%
5 bedrooms
9.0%
6+ bedrooms
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.7%
$300-$449/mo
2.2%
$600-$799/mo
4.7%
$800-$999/mo
4.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.6%
1 vehicle
31.8%
2 vehicles
32.8%
3 vehicles
14.2%
4+ vehicles
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Wyee

Employment

Employed full-time
27.9% 615 people
Employed part-time
18.9% 417 people
Unemployed
2.2% 48 people
Not in labour force
51.0% 1,123 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.0%
Professionals
17.8%
Community & Personal Service
15.3%
Managers
12.9%
Clerical & Administrative
10.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.4%
Labourers
7.6%
Sales Workers
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
6.8%
$500-$649/wk
5.6%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
7.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.3%
$4,000+/wk
8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.3%
$300-$399/wk
7.0%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
12.0%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.6%
Did not go to work
21.0%
Car (passenger)
3.7%
Walked only
2.7%
Truck
2.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Bicycle
0.6%
Other
0.6%
Train
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
41.9%
Year 12 or equivalent
37.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
57.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.1%
Bachelor Degree
13.7%
Certificate I/II
4.3%
Postgraduate Degree
3.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
25.2%
Management & Commerce
17.7%
Society & Culture
11.4%
Health
11.1%
Architecture & Building
10.5%
Education
9.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.8%
Agriculture & Environment
2.4%
Information Technology
2.4%
Creative Arts
0.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.1%
Secondary: Government
20.1%
Vocational Education
17.5%
Secondary: Catholic
9.4%
Pre-school
9.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.8%
Primary: Catholic
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
84.7%
Has need for assistance
11.0%
Need for assistance not stated
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
368
Arthritis
187
Heart disease
130
Lung condition
128
Diabetes
127
Asthma
113
Cancer
68
Stroke
68
Kidney disease
53
Dementia
45

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.5% 319
Did not provide
86.5% 2,037

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.2% 289
Not a volunteer
87.8% 2,074

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.5% 83
Never served
96.5% 2,288

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.1%
1 child
11.6%
2 children
28.7%
3 children
22.4%
4 children
7.8%
5+ children
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
33
1961: 1970
51
1971: 1980
47
1981: 1990
37
1991: 2000
30
2001: 2010
20
2011: 2015
21
2017
8
2018
3
2019
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.7%
moved in the last year
36.4%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,354
Moved from NSW
323
Moved: same area (SA2)
55
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from VIC
3
Moved from QLD
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5: 14 hours
28.2%
15: 29 hours
13.1%
30+ hours
11.3%
Did not do domestic work
30.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.5%
Step family: no other children
8.9%
Blended family: no other children
6.1%
Other couple: children only
1.9%
Intact family: other children present
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Wyee Crime Statistics

47 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
14
Traffic
7
Assault
6
Other Against Person
6
Property Damage
4
Drug Offences
4
Sexual Offences
2
Weapons
2
Other Against Property
2

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Wyee

The closest suburb to Wyee is Wyee Point, 5.3 km away.

Wyee Point
5.3 km away · income $739/wk · rent $445/wk
Blue Haven
5.9 km away · income $714/wk · rent $420/wk
Charmhaven
6.7 km away · income $631/wk · rent $375/wk
Morisset
6.8 km away · income $564/wk · rent $380/wk
San Remo (NSW)
7.3 km away · income $658/wk · rent $380/wk
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7.6 km away · income $653/wk · rent $378/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wyee

What is the population of Wyee NSW?

The population of Wyee NSW is 2,909 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 58 people per km². Wyee is ranked #2,463 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wyee?

The median personal income in Wyee NSW is $623 per week, or $32,396 per year. The median household income is $1,384 per week. Family income is $1,725 per week. Wyee is ranked #6,733 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wyee?

Median rent in Wyee NSW is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Rent represents 26.0% of household income, which is considered moderate. Wyee ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wyee?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wyee NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wyee?

The median age in Wyee NSW is 49 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wyee a good suburb to live in?

Wyee is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,909. The median income is $623/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14456. All dollar figures in AUD.