Hay at a glance
Median house
$258,000
+0.8% year on year
Median unit
$139,680
Days on market
30
Average to sell
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
2,300
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Hay.
The postcode for Hay is 2711 (NSW).
The median house price in Hay is $258,000.
Hay (2711) sits in the Murray River region of NSW. The median house here is $258,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +0.8% over the past year, behind 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. Listings here typically sell in 30 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
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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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
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.
Population
2,300
Median age
47
Family households
64%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $258,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $139,680, roughly 46% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+0.8%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number. Days on market sit around 30, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $52,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Hay on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$258,000
+0.8% over the past year. Median unit price $139,680.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$175/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$175/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
$258,000
+0.8% annual growth
$139,680
30
Average days to sell
2,300
Median age: 47
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.53% (median rent $175/wk against a $258,000 price tag). Units yield 6.51% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (28%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.53%
Based on $258,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.51%
Based on $139,680 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+0.8%
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 202666%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202430 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 +0.8%/yr
2021
$248K
5-year change
+4%
2026
$258K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
212
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.
8
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Hay.
Local schools for Hay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hay Public School
Hay War Memorial High School
Non-Government Schools
St Mary's Parish School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Hay.
- What is the median house price in Hay?
- The median house price in Hay, NSW 2711 is $258,000. The median unit price is $139,680. Annual growth is +0.8%.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2711, in the Murray River Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $175, for units it's $175.
- 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 cited
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