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Hay
NSWHay 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
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%)