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Property Investment in Hay, NSW
Hay Council Average R-Score 52 / 100 — top suburb in Hay scores 83/100
A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling
Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.
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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.
Suburb medians in Hay range from $310,000 to $7,474,917.
3-year population movement: +2.1%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.4% of stock (~5 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $8.1B. Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (25%), Retail Trade (10%), Construction (9%), Education and Training (8%).
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Hay (NSW) FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Hay
Is Hay (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?
As of Sept 2026, Hay (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 52/100 across 5 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 83/100. Across Hay, the typical suburb median price is $505,000, median weekly rent is $285/wk, gross rental yield is 3.9%, and vacancy sits at 1.5%.
Which suburbs in Hay have the highest R-Score right now?
In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Hay (NSW) are Hay (83/100, median $310,000), Hay South (20/100, median $505,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.
What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Hay?
Across Hay (NSW), the median suburb property price is $505,000, median asking rent is $285/wk, and median gross yield is 3.9%, with homes averaging 792 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Hay include Hay (5.9%), Hay South (1.9%).
What are the demographics and size of the Hay council area?
Hay is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 2,899, approximately 1,574 dwellings, covering 11,326 sq km.
What are the best streets in Hay (NSW)?
Every street across all 5 suburbs in Hay is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.