Wyoming’s colonial history is closely tied to the life of Frederick Hely, one of the Central Coast’s most significant historical figures. Hely arrived in New South Wales in 1823. A former army-captain, Hely was soon appointed the Principal Superintendent of Convicts. Within a year of taking up this senior post in the colonial administration Hely had visited – and fallen in love with – the Central Coast. In 1824 Hely purchased 1340 acres of land in the area and called his vast estate Wyoming. In subsequent years Hely increased the size of his estate to around 4000 acres and he commissioned an impressive sandstone home on it. However, Hely’s determination to move from Sydney and make Wyoming his permanent residence was thwarted. Some historians have suggested that the stress of having to leave Wyoming to return to work in Sydney contributed to his early death at 42. Today, the pleasant family suburb of Wyoming occupies the land once owned by Hely. Although much has changed since Hely lived here, you could probably find plenty of residents who feel much the same about Wyoming as Hely did. Why would anyone want to leave? Residents of Wyoming enjoy excellent access to Gosford’s CBD, along with the parks, bays and beaches that characterise the Central Coast.

Wyoming is primarily a residential suburb offering good value-for-money freestanding family homes. Most homes have sizable living areas and boast three or more bedrooms. Often situated on large blocks, homes offer excellent amenities for families with children.

You could never go hungry in Wyoming. If you’re after a quick re-fuel, there are plenty of options; Wyoming is home to a McDonalds, Pizza Hut, KFC, Hungry Jacks and a Dominos Pizza outlet. If you want something a little more relaxing, Wyoming also offers some unpretentious local eateries including Willows Restaurant and Saran Thai. Coffee lovers are catered for too. There are a number of local cafés, with Wyoming Gourmet Café attracting local recommendations.

One of the reasons people move to the Central Coast is the abundance of open space it offers. Wyoming is no exception. The suburb is home to spacious parks and playing fields that are great for walking, running or cycling. There’s a real team-sports culture in Wyoming too. Local football (soccer) and cricket teams have the Alan Davidson Oval as their home ground. Other team sports, including netball, basketball, tennis, rugby and athletics, are all widely played on the Central Coast, and many competitions cater to kids as well as adults. Wyoming is also home to some unusual sports; there’s a Ten Pin Bowling alley in the suburb, along with the Black Belt Martial Arts centre. If these aren’t your style, then there are always the marvellous bays and beaches of the Central Coast. Whether you want to get on the water in a boat, kayak or canoe, or get in the water to swim or surf, Wyoming locals have plenty of fabulous options nearby.

Wyoming Cottage - the home commissioned by Hely - was not completed until after his death. It still stands on the corner of the Pacific Highway and Wyoming Road and is a now a private residence. After falling into disrepair, Hely’s gravesite was restored by the Gosford City Council and it too is a significant local landmark.

Locals have great access to shopping. The Wyoming Shopping Village is conveniently located on the corner of Kinarra Avenue and the Pacific Highway and it houses a Coles supermarket and numerous speciality stores. Residents of Wyoming are only two kilometres from the Gosford CBD which is home to all the shops housed in the Imperial Centre Mall and Gosford Town Shopping Centre. The huge shopping malls at Erina and Tuggerah – with their large department stores and specialty stores – are a short drive away.

Wyoming is very much a family suburb, and numerous childcare and education services serve local children. There are several long daycare centres and preschools in the suburb, including Koala Kindy. Primary education is offered by two local schools: Valley View Public and Wyoming Public. Our Lady of the Rosary - a Catholic primary school - also offers education from kindergarten to year six. There are several high schools in neighbouring suburbs: Narara Valley High is a comprehensive high school and Gosford High is selective. Locals also have excellent access to tertiary education; nearby Gosford is home to one of the Central Coast campuses of the Hunter Institute of TAFE, with the other at nearby Ourimbah. The University of Newcastle also has a campus at Ourimbah.

Wyoming is approximately two kilometres from the Gosford CBD. Locals have very good access to public transport. Neighbouring Narara is home to a rail way station which is on CityRail’s Sydney – Newcastle rail line. This service provides access to locations along the Central Coast, with stations also located at Woy Woy, Koolewong, Tascott, Point Clare, Gosford, Lisarow, Niagara Park, Ourimbah, Tuggerah, Wyong and Warnervale. This line also provides regular services to Newcastle, which is about 90 kilometres to the north and Sydney, which is 80 kilometres to the south. A number of private bus companies also operate routes in and around Wyoming, providing connections to the Gosford CBD and neighbouring suburbs.