Hay South vs Hay.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $105,000 and $273,250.
Hay South (median $105,000) is roughly 62% cheaper to buy into than Hay ($273,250). Over the past year, Hay (+3.1%) ran 20.4 percentage points ahead of Hay South (-17.3%) on house-price growth.
For buyers
Hay South is the lower entry point at $105,000 median, 62% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hay has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Hay South has a heavier family-household mix (76% vs 64%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Common questions
Is Hay South or Hay cheaper to buy in?
Hay South has the lower median house price at $105,000, roughly 62% below Hay ($273,250). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hay South or Hay?
Over the past 12 months, Hay grew +3.1% vs -17.3% in Hay South, a gap of 20.4 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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