Hay, NSW 2711 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hay is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2711, home to 2,300 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Murray River local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 602 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,300
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,152 /week
- Median personal income
- $669 /week
- Median family income
- $1,581 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Hay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Murray
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $175 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Hay Public School
- Hay War Memorial High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 9 bus stops
- St Marys Primary School, Moppett St
- Hay Public School, Leonard St
- Pine St Opp Rays Lane
- 331 Lang St
- 338 Russell St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 8 pubs and bars
- 10 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 82.8% of the 1,367 resolvable premises in Hay. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 14.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 82.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 301 across postcode 2711 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 81 violent offences, 57 drug offences, 56 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hay?
Hay (NSW 2711) had 2,300 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Hay local government area.
What is the median rent in Hay?
The median advertised rent in Hay is $175/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hay?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Hay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hay Public School (0.4 km), Hay War Memorial High School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hay?
Hay is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (82.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hay?
Across postcode 2711, 301 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (81), drug offences (57), other (56). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Hay?
9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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