Blayney at a glance
Median house
$540,000
+22.4% year on year
Median unit
$223,200
Days on market
33
Average to sell
Walk score
98
Walker's paradise
Population
3,448
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Blayney.
The postcode for Blayney is 2799 (NSW).
The median house price in Blayney is $540,000.
Blayney (2799) sits in the Cowra region of NSW. The median house here is $540,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +22.4% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Blayney has roughly 3,448 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 33 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Blayney scores 98/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blayney's population at 3,448, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,448
Median age
38
Family households
69%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $540,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $223,200, roughly 59% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+22.4%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state. Days on market sit around 33, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $108,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Blayney on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 33, typical for the state. Twelve-month growth is +22.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$540,000
+22.4% over the past year. Median unit price $223,200.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$265/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$540,000
+22.4% annual growth
$223,200
33
Average days to sell
3,448
Median age: 38
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.50% (median rent $260/wk against a $540,000 price tag). Units yield 6.17% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +22.4% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.50%
Based on $540,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.17%
Based on $223,200 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+22.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202667%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202433 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +22.4%/yr
2021
$197K
5-year change
+175%
2026
$540K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
252
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
98
20
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Blayney.
Local schools for Blayney
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Blayney Public School
Blayney High School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Blayney.
- What is the median house price in Blayney?
- The median house price in Blayney, NSW 2799 is $540,000. The median unit price is $223,200. Annual growth is +22.4%.
- What is the Blayney postcode?
- Blayney is in the 2799 postcode, in NSW, in the Cowra region.
- Where is Blayney?
- Blayney is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2799, in the Cowra region.
- What is the average rent in Blayney?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $265.
- What schools are in Blayney?
- There are 3 schools serving Blayney on this page, including Blayney Public School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney, Blayney High School.
- How walkable is Blayney?
- Blayney has a Walk Score of 98 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Blayney?
- Blayney is close to Browns Creek, Kings Plains, Steve Kings Plains, Millthorpe, Fitzgeralds Mount.
- What is the population of Blayney?
- The population of Blayney is approximately 3,448 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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