Haywards Bay, NSW 2530 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Haywards Bay is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2530, home to 1,280 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 84 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,280
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,308 /week
- Median personal income
- $841 /week
- Median family income
- $2,411 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Wollongong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $590 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,383
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Albion Park Rail Public School
- Oak Flats Public School
- Mount Brown Public School
- Albion Park Public School
- Balarang Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 15 bus stops
- Shearwater Bvd After Osprey Pl
- Shearwater Bvd At Osprey Pl
- Hayward Bay Dr After Wollingurry St
- Shearwater Bvd At Sandpiper Cl
- Princes Hwy After Miall Way
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 7 restaurants
- 23 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 11 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 23.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 72.2% of the 474 resolvable premises in Haywards Bay. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 72.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 27.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,532 across postcode 2530 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 406 violent offences, 352 theft, 175 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Haywards Bay?
Haywards Bay (NSW 2530) had 1,280 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Wollongong local government area.
What is the median rent in Haywards Bay?
The median advertised rent in Haywards Bay is $590/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Haywards Bay?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Haywards Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Albion Park Rail Public School (2.5 km), Oak Flats Public School (2.9 km), Mount Brown Public School (3.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Haywards Bay?
Haywards Bay is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (72.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Haywards Bay?
Across postcode 2530, 1,532 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (406), theft (352), property damage (175). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Haywards Bay?
In Haywards Bay, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (23.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Haywards Bay?
15 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Haywards Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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