Hay South zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Hay South
(Hay, NSW) - 2297.14 km², mapped from live council and
state overlay data. This suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we could measure - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Profile updated 26 September 2026.
Suburb-wide figures; the free map shows which overlays touch your lot.
Constraint readout
2297.14 km² - this suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we could measure - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Hay South's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.
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Hay South at a glance
How Hay South is zoned
Buying in Hay South? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.
Across its 2297.14 km², Hay South is relatively unconstrained by the planning overlays we hold. We hold no flood mapping covering this suburb, so no flood figure is shown - that is a gap in our data, not an all-clear. Of what is mapped, 3% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 2 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Primary Production. The median lot measures about 726,004 m² across 1,673 parcels.
Who lives in Hay South
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Hay South suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Socio-economic standing
ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.
Score 971, and decile 4 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Hay South's 357 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Hay, the wider ABS statistical area containing Hay South. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Hay South itself.
3,620 in 2001 to 2,926 in 2025, down 19%.
Source: ABS Census 2021 and SEIFA 2021 (Suburbs and Localities), Regional Population (SA2), CC BY 4.0. Small counts are randomly adjusted by the ABS.
Hay South data sources and coverage
“Not mapped” means we hold no source layer for this suburb - never an all-clear.
| Dataset | Coverage | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Flood mapping | Not mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Zoning | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Aircraft noise contours (ANEF) | Not held | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies, Defence |
| Observed flight paths | Not watched | adsb.lol, under the Open Database License |
| Demographics | Available | Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA) |
Profile last materially updated 26 September 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.
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See what's in the $9 report →Hay South planning - frequently asked
Is Hay South flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Hay South, so this page can't say how much of the suburb is flood-affected - that is a gap in our data, not an indication that the suburb is free of flood risk. Hay is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area.
Is Hay South bushfire-prone?
Around 3% of Hay South is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Hay average of 8%.
What is the zoning in Hay South?
The dominant planning zone in Hay South is Primary Production, though the suburb also includes Infrastructure and National Parks and Nature Reserves.
Does Hay South have heritage-listed places?
Hay South has 2 heritage-listed places on record.
What is the typical lot size in Hay South?
Across 1,673 surveyed parcels in Hay South, the median lot size is about 726,004 m². There are also 13 registered easements mapped in the suburb.
Does Hay South have a train station?
There is no train station inside Hay South itself. The suburb is served by 2 bus stops.
What is the population of Hay South?
At the 2021 Census Hay South had 357 usual residents, with a median age of 52 and an average household size of 2.2 people. The wider Hay statistical area, which contains Hay South, went from 3,620 people in 2001 to 2,926 in 2025, down 19%.
Is Hay South an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Hay South scores 971 and sits in decile 5 of 10 nationally and decile 4 within New South Wales (decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth, decile 10 the least).
What is the median household income in Hay South?
Median household income in Hay South was $1,413 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,597 for the typical suburb in Hay. Median rent was $165 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,046 a month.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booroorban Edward River |
22.5 km | Not mapped | 61% |
| Hay | 31.5 km | Not mapped | 3% |
| Willurah Edward River |
45.2 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Wanganella Edward River |
50.7 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| One Tree | 55.7 km | Not mapped | 2% |
| Carrathool Murrumbidgee |
56.3 km | Not mapped | 2% |
| Steam Plains Edward River |
57.9 km | Not mapped | 93% |
| Maude | 59.0 km | Not mapped | 8% |
| Four Corners Murrumbidgee |
63.7 km | Not mapped | 29% |
| Barratta Edward River |
64.7 km | Not mapped | 100% |