Hay NSW

Postcode 2711 · Hay LGA

Hay is a smaller suburb in New South Wales within the Hay local government area (postcode 2711). With a population of 2,300, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $60K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are labourers, technicians & trades, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Hay is $350,000, having surged 38.6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $160,000 (+25.8% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $275. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $867.

Hay is served by 3 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 933, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 5 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Hay LGA is low at 0 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Hay offers a gross rental yield of 4.1%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($350K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +38.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.1% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$350K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability5.8x Affordable
Price Momentum+38.6% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$50,009
Mean Income$56,813
Earners1,972
YoY Change+1.6%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$350K
38.6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$160K
25.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$175
POPULATION
2,300
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,152
Personal Income /wk$669
Mortgage /mth$867
CRIME (Hay LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)0
Total Incidents95
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops5
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA933
Total Students404
Government2
Catholic1
Hay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 934
Hay War Memorial High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 916
St Mary's Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 950
HOSPITALS (1)
Hay Hospitalpublic
Data: 2026