Hayes Gap NSW

Postcode 2850 · Mid-Western Regional LGA

Hayes Gap is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Mid-Western Regional local government area (postcode 2850). With a population of 22, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 54. Households earn a median income of $117K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The top ancestries reported are English, Irish, Australian.

The median house price in Hayes Gap is $540,000, having dropped significantly 55% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $615. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

The crime rate in the Mid-Western Regional LGA is below average at 3,221 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Hayes Gap offers a gross rental yield of 5.9%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($540K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.6x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -55.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.9% High Yield
Price vs State$540K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability4.6x Affordable
Price Momentum-55.0% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education6/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$540K
-55% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$273
POPULATION
22
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age54
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$2,250
Personal Income /wk$866
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Mid-Western Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,221
Total Incidents835
Data: 2024