Haywards Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,280
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Haywards Bay.
The postcode for Haywards Bay is 2530 (NSW).
Haywards Bay (2530) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Haywards Bay has roughly 1,280 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Haywards Bay 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 11 government primary, 5 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Haywards Bay's population at 1,280, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,280
Median age
38
Family households
90%
Lone person
10%
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)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$590/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
1,280
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
31
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.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Haywards Bay.
Local schools for Haywards Bay
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Government School Catchment
Albion Park Rail Public School
Oak Flats Public School
Mount Brown Public School
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Frequently asked
About Haywards Bay.
- What is the Haywards Bay postcode?
- Haywards Bay is in the 2530 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Haywards Bay?
- Haywards Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2530, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Haywards Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $590.
- What schools are in Haywards Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Haywards Bay on this page, including Albion Park Rail Public School, Oak Flats Public School, Mount Brown Public School.
- How walkable is Haywards Bay?
- Haywards Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Haywards Bay?
- Haywards Bay is close to Yallah, Albion Park Rail, Oak Flats, Oak Flats Dc, Balarang.
- What is the population of Haywards Bay?
- The population of Haywards Bay is approximately 1,280 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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