Wyangala
NSW 2808 • New South Wales
About Wyangala
Wyangala is a small historic village in the Lachlan Valley of New South Wales, situated near the junction of the Abercrombie and Lachlan Rivers just below the Wyangala Dam wall, approximately 320 kilometres west of Sydney and 40 kilometres south of Cowra. The locality falls within the Cowra Shire Council area in the South West Slopes region of NSW. With a population of 216 residents and 91 dwellings spread across a large rural area of about 242 square kilometres, Wyangala is one of the more remote communities in inland NSW, its character shaped by the dam construction era of the mid-twentieth century.
The Wyangala Dam and its vast reservoir — Lake Wyangala — are the defining features of this locality, drawing visitors for fishing, water sports, camping, and scenic picnicking along the lakeshore. The Wyangala Country Club provides a social hub for locals and visitors alike, with meals, views, and a welcoming country atmosphere. Nearest services including schools, supermarkets, and hospitals are found in Cowra, approximately 40 kilometres to the north, making car ownership essential for everyday life. The area appeals to those drawn to a quiet, water-adjacent rural lifestyle well removed from urban centres.
Wyangala falls under postcode 2808 and is governed by the Hilltops Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Cootamundra electorate.
Location
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Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Wyangala for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited CountryLink coach services — Cowra / Orange Approx 45–60 min to Cowra
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Car is the only practical transport option; Cowra is the nearest regional service town at 40km
Highly car-dependent rural village with no walkable retail or services on-site
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Waugoola Rd
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Hilltops Local Government Area, which contains Wyangala. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)