Hayes Gap at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
22
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Hayes Gap.
The postcode for Hayes Gap is 2850 (NSW).
Hayes Gap (2850) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Hayes Gap has roughly 22 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Hayes Gap scores 0/100 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hayes Gap's population at 22, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (120% own, 80% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (120% family households, 120% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
22
Median age
54
Family households
120%
Lone person
120%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$273/wk
Owner occupied
120%
Renter occupied
80%
At a deeper level
22
Median age: 54
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Education
Schools in Hayes Gap.
Local schools for Hayes Gap
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Government School Catchment
Lue Public School
Mudgee Public School
Mudgee High School
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Frequently asked
About Hayes Gap.
- What is the Hayes Gap postcode?
- Hayes Gap is in the 2850 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- Where is Hayes Gap?
- Hayes Gap is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2850, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hayes Gap?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $273.
- What schools are in Hayes Gap?
- There are 5 schools serving Hayes Gap on this page, including Lue Public School, St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee, Mudgee Public School.
- How walkable is Hayes Gap?
- Hayes Gap has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hayes Gap?
- Hayes Gap is close to Bara, Havilah, Mount Knowles, Buckaroo, Botobolar.
- What is the population of Hayes Gap?
- The population of Hayes Gap is approximately 22 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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