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Hay

NSW

Hay is a stable suburb in NSW with 2,926 residents.

SA2 code
109021177
State
NSW

Population

2,926

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+0.1%

3yr: +2.2% · 10yr: -3.2%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$175/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,236/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Hay (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +2.2%5yr: +0.1%10yr: -3.2%Total: -19.2%

Population grew from 3,620 to 2,926 over 24 years, averaging -0.9% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 2.6%

Almost entirely detached houses (91.8%), owner-occupied (71%), built for families (45% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 92%
1,036 houses80 townhouses12 apartments

Tenure

Owned 47%
Mortgage 24%
Renting 29%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed
30 (2.7%)
2 bed
199 (18.2%)
3 bed
490 (44.9%)
4 bed
293 (26.8%)
5 bed
62 (5.7%)
6+ bed
18 (1.6%)

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All times in Australia/Canberra. Some series carry a 1-2 quarter publication lag from the source agency.