Hay
NSW 2711 · Hay
2,300 (2021) → 2,322 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hay is a declining suburb in Hay, NSW 2711, about 588km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $280K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 383km inland. Hay has an overall score of 22/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 50/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2711 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (1.43%), India (0.87%), England (0.83%), Fiji (0.57%), Scotland (0.57%)
Top languages: Afrikaans (0.48%), Italian (0.43%), Malayalam (0.43%), Greek (0.35%), Gujarati (0.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 951 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary's Parish SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 950
- Hay Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 934
- Hay War Memorial High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 916
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hay
Is Hay safe?
Hay has a residential safety score of 50/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,478 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hay?
In Hay, the median house price is $280K. Median weekly house rent is $320.
How far is Hay from Sydney CBD?
Hay is about 588.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Hay?
Hay has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 933 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hay?
Hay has a transport score of 0/100.