Full-time 23.3%Part-time 19.3%Unemployed 1.1%Not in labour 56.3%
Dwelling Types
Hay
House 42.8%Semi-detached 57.2%
Commute Mode
Hay
Car 74.5%Transit 2.6%Walk 5.2%WFH 17.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
67.7%
England
10.1%
New Zealand
1.4%
South Africa
1.2%
Language at Home
English only
96.4%
Mandarin
0.7%
Frequently Asked Questions about Hay
Is Hay safe?
Hay has a safety score of 67/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Denmark (49/100), Ocean Beach (81/100), Scotsdale (97/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Hay?
Median weekly rent in Hay is $775/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Denmark ($700/wk), Ocean Beach ($773/wk), Scotsdale ($400/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Hay affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Hay is $1.2M, up 25.1% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $775/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Denmark ($860K), Ocean Beach ($950K), Scotsdale ($1.6M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/hay
Hay is a small suburb around 360 km from central Perth with a population of 493. At $1.16M and rent of $775/week, the local housing market is 14% above the Perth metro median.
Residents enjoy a high safety score of 67/100, 15 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. The mature median age of 51 and household income of $1,660/week reflect an established community.