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Hay South NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hay South, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Hay South NSW is 357 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hay South is $783 per week ($40,716 per year). Median rent in Hay South is $165 per week ($715 per month). Hay South has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Hay South has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hay South is India. The most common religion is Catholic (27% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hay South is $1,046.

There were 9 recorded offences in Hay South in 2025-26, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Hay South Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hay South Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$783/wk

$40,716 per year

#3881 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$165/wk

$715 per month

#8084 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,046/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Hay South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.4% (191) Female 46.6% (167)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

357 people · 2297.1 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,687

Family income/wk

Hay South Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Hay South Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

74.4% 67 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.6% 23 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Hay South Country of Birth

Australia

98.0%

India

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Hay South Religion

Catholic

27.4%

Anglican

23.1%

No Religion

20.3%

Not stated

12.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.9%

Othr Rel Sikhism

4.6%

Uniting Church

4.6%

Other Religions Tot

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hay South Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Hay South Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

62.5%

Italian

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Hay South Employment

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Employed full-time

43.8% 116 people

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Employed part-time

20.4% 54 people

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Unemployed

1.1% 3 people

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Not in labour force

34.7% 92 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Hay South Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.6%

Bachelor Degree

21.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.9%

Postgraduate Degree

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Hay South Occupation

Managers

27.8%

Professionals

20.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.9%

Community & Personal Service

11.3%

Labourers

9.6%

Clerical & Administrative

9.6%

Sales Workers

4.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Hay South Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

16.7%

Engineering

16.7%

Education

15.7%

Health

13.0%

Management & Commerce

10.2%

Society & Culture

10.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.3%

Architecture & Building

5.6%

Creative Arts

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Hay South Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hay South Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

8.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.4%

$650-$799/wk

5.4%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.4%

$4,000+/wk

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hay South Marital Status

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Married

54.0% 175

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Separated

2.8% 9

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Divorced

7.1% 23

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Widowed

4.9% 16

👤

Never married

31.2% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hay South Ancestry

Australian

33.0%

English

30.0%

Irish

9.0%

Scottish

8.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.8%

Other

5.4%

Italian

4.0%

German

2.5%

Greek

0.7%

Indian

0.7%

Spanish

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hay South School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.5%

Secondary — Government

21.6%

Vocational Education

21.6%

Pre-school

8.1%

Primary — Catholic

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Hay South Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.3% 39

✅

No need for assistance

93.8% 585

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Hay South Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

28.8% 79

—

Not a volunteer

71.2% 195

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hay South Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

20.0%

$600-$799/mo

20.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hay South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

87.6%

Walked only

6.9%

Car (passenger)

3.4%

Did not go to work

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Hay South Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.1%

1 vehicle

28.4%

2 vehicles

40.4%

3 vehicles

14.9%

4+ vehicles

14.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Hay South Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

17.4%

3 bedrooms

47.1%

4 bedrooms

26.8%

5 bedrooms

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Hay South Population Mobility

12.9%

moved in the last year

34.3%

moved in the last 5 years

1.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hay South Indigenous Population

7.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

579

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hay South Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Arthritis

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Hay South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

14.2%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hay South Family Structure

Couple — no children

53.8%

Couple — children under 15

26.7%

Couple — no children under 15

14.4%

One parent — children under 15

3.0%

One parent — no children under 15

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hay South Military Service

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Previously served

1.8% 5

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Never served

98.2% 273

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hay South Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.6% 38

—

Did not provide

86.4% 241

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hay South Children Ever Born

No children

24.3%

1 child

21.7%

2 children

21.7%

3 children

22.6%

4 children

7.0%

5+ children

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Hay South When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Hay South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.9%

5–14 hours

31.5%

15–29 hours

8.1%

30+ hours

10.7%

Did not do domestic work

27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Hay South Household Size

1 person

26.5%

2 persons

54.5%

3 persons

12.9%

4 persons

3.0%

6+ persons

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hay South Where Residents Moved From

Same address

271

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Hay South Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.9%

Step family — no other children

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hay South Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Drug Offences

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Hay South Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,413/wk

Median Rent $165/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Hay South

Your weekly income

≈ $6,123/month

Median rent $165/wk

Left after rent $1,248/wk

Rent share 11.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Malabar

Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $15/wk

Hamilton South

Income: $770/wk Rent: $162/wk Save: $3/wk

Hay South vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Kentucky

Pop: 179 Income: $667/wk Rent: $120/wk

Whian Whian

Pop: 179 Income: $608/wk Rent: $350/wk

Bergalia

Pop: 180 Income: $725/wk Rent: $600/wk

Broughton Vale

Pop: 180 Income: $864/wk Rent: $325/wk

Halls Creek (NSW)

Pop: 180 Income: $752/wk Rent: $200/wk

Jacks Creek

Pop: 180 Income: $519/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hay South

What is the population of Hay South NSW?

The population of Hay South NSW is 357 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².Hay South is ranked #5,640 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hay South?

The median personal income in Hay South NSW is $783 per week, or $40,716 per year.The median household income is $1,413 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Hay South is ranked #3,881 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hay South?

Median rent in Hay South NSW is $165 per week ($715 per month).Rent represents 11.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hay South ranks #8,084 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hay South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hay South NSW is $1,046. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hay South?

The median age in Hay South NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hay South a good suburb to live in?

Hay South is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 357.The median income is $783/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11882. All dollar figures in AUD.