Hay, NSW 2711
Murray River CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2711
Updated
Median house price
$273,250
+3.1% over the past year.
Median of 58 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Hay at a glance
- Median unit
- $139,680
- Population
- 2,300
- Median age 47
Prices: Median of 58 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Hay
Houses change hands at $273,250 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (58 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $139,680, roughly 49% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+3.1%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +3.1%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $55,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Hay on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of October 2026
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What to know about Hay
Hay (2711) sits in the Murray River region of NSW. The median house here is $273,250, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +3.1% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Hay has roughly 2,300 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Hay scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 349 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 8/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 15/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Hay's population at 2,300, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 64%
- Lone person
- 35%
- Owner occupied
- 66%
- Renter occupied
- 28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +3.1%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
118 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 349 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 33.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 4.0°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Hay
- What is the median house price in Hay?
- The median house price in Hay, NSW 2711 is $273,250 (median of 58 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $139,680. Annual growth is +3.1%.
- How much is my house worth in Hay?
- A useful starting point is the Hay median house price of $273,250 (units $139,680). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Hay a good investment?
- On the published figures, Hay's median house price rose 3.1% over 12 months, to $273,250 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No weekly house rent is published for Hay, so there is no house yield to work out. Whether Hay is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Hay postcode?
- Hay is in the 2711 postcode, in NSW, in the Murray River Council region.
- Where is Hay?
- Hay is a suburb in the Murray River Council area, NSW 2711.
- What schools are in Hay?
- There are 3 schools serving Hay on this page, including Hay Public School, Hay War Memorial High School, St Mary's Parish School.
- How walkable is Hay?
- Hay has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Hay?
- Hay is close to Hay South, One Tree, Maude, Booroorban, Carrathool.
- What is the population of Hay?
- The population of Hay is approximately 2,300 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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