Hayes Gap
NSWHayes Gap is a growing suburb in NSW with 22 residents.
- SAL code
- 11883
- SA2
- 103031074
- Population
- 22
- LGA
- Mid-Western
Hayes Gap, NSW had 22 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 4.9% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 55-64 years, and the median age sits at 54. The median household income is $2,250 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $1,733 a month. Around 60.0% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 40.0%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 100.0% of the suburb's housing stock. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?22
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+4.9%
3yr: +2.7% · 10yr: +9.6%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$2,250/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
54
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?4/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?2.7%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
No data for this suburb
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?8
Mid-Western · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Population over time — Mudgee Surrounds - West (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Hayes Gap suburb alone is ~22 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 9,827 to 11,482 over 24 years, averaging 0.7% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Mudgee PS
Secondary
Mudgee HS
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (100%), mixed tenure (60% own or mortgage), built for families (56% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
2 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 97.9% | 50.59 km² |
| C3 | ZoneEnvironmental | 2.1% | 1.08 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.