NSW · 2530

Haywards Bay

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Haywards Bay, NSW 2530.

Haywards Bay, NSW 2530

About Haywards Bay

Welcome to Haywards Bay

Haywards Bay is a suburb of the City of Wollongong to the south of Dapto. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 1,280.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Haywards Bay, NSW 2530.

Population

1,280

residents (2021)

Median age

38

years

Household income

$2,308

median, per week

Median rent

$590

per week

Median mortgage

$2,383

per month

Mortgage / income

24%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Recent results

Recently sold in Haywards Bay

$1000k

78 Haywards Bay Drive

house2 ba · 5 car

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Common questions

Haywards Bay suburb FAQ

Is Haywards Bay a good place to live?

Haywards Bay is a suburb of the City of Wollongong to the south of Dapto. Haywards Bay is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 1,280.

What is the population of Haywards Bay?

Haywards Bay has a population of 1,280 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 38.

What suburbs are near Haywards Bay?

Suburbs near Haywards Bay include Yallah, Flats, Albion Park Rail, Avondale and Forest Reach Huntley.