Hay South at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
357
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Hay South.
The postcode for Hay South is 2711 (NSW).
Hay South (2711) sits in the Murray River region of NSW.
Hay South has roughly 357 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Hay South 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 South's population at 357, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. 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 (76% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
357
Median age
52
Family households
76%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$175/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$165/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
357
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
65
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
20
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 South.
Local schools for Hay South
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Government School Catchment
Hay Public School
Hay War Memorial High School
Non-Government Schools
St Mary's Parish School
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Frequently asked
About Hay South.
- What is the Hay South postcode?
- Hay South is in the 2711 postcode, in NSW, in the Murray River Council region.
- Where is Hay South?
- Hay South is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2711, in the Murray River Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hay South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $175, for units it's $165.
- What schools are in Hay South?
- There are 3 schools serving Hay South on this page, including St Mary's Parish School, Hay Public School, Hay War Memorial High School.
- How walkable is Hay South?
- Hay South has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Hay South?
- Hay South is close to Hay, One Tree, Booroorban, Maude, Carrathool.
- What is the population of Hay South?
- The population of Hay South is approximately 357 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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