Hay
Hay ranks 72nd of 128 overall in NSW, with core operations the area most needing attention.
"Outback NSW's vast flat plains — Hay, the Murrumbidgee, and endless sky"
New South Wales · rural council · Pop. 2,861
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
50 out of 100
#11 of 15 rural councils in NSW
#72 in New South Wales
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 44/100 |
| Community Services | 63/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 51/100 |
| Core Operations | 40/100 |
What This Means For You
Among rural councils, Hay performs strongest in community services (better than 63% of peers), with room to improve in core service delivery (currently at the 40th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
Outback NSW's vast flat plains — Hay, the Murrumbidgee, and endless sky
Hay is a small outback town on the Murrumbidgee River surrounded by vast flat plains.
Known For
- Shear Outback — Australian shearers' hall of fame
- Murrumbidgee River heritage
- Dunera Museum — WWII internment history
- Vast flat pastoral landscape
Living Here
Very remote, very flat, very hot in summer. Strong community spirit.
Hidden Gem
The Dunera Museum — telling the remarkable story of WWII internees held at Hay, a nationally significant story.