Steam Plains at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
9,743
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Steam Plains.
The postcode for Steam Plains is 2710 (NSW).
Steam Plains (2710) sits in the Hay region of NSW.
Steam Plains has roughly 9,743 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Steam Plains 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Steam Plains's population at 9,743, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
9,743
Median age
56
Family households
–
Lone person
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Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
9,743
Median age: 56
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Steam Plains.
Local schools for Steam Plains
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Government School Catchment
Conargo Public School
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Frequently asked
About Steam Plains.
- What is the Steam Plains postcode?
- Steam Plains is in the 2710 postcode, in NSW, in the Hay Shire Council region.
- Where is Steam Plains?
- Steam Plains is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2710, in the Hay Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Steam Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in Steam Plains?
- There are 1 schools serving Steam Plains on this page, including Conargo Public School.
- How walkable is Steam Plains?
- Steam Plains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Steam Plains?
- Steam Plains is close to Willurah, Moonbria, Four Corners, Mabins Well, Argoon.
- What is the population of Steam Plains?
- The population of Steam Plains is approximately 9,743 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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