Hay, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hay, in the Shire Of Denmark local government area.
| Locality | Hay |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Denmark |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.94132 |
| Longitude | 117.42718 |
| Area | 133.1 km² |
| Postcode | 6333 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 363 km south-southeast |
Hay is a locality in the Shire Of Denmark local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 133.1 km². It lies approximately 363 km south-southeast of Perth. Hay is located at 34.9413°S, 117.4272°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6333. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Hay lies at a crossroads where the vast, dry plains of the Riverina begin to soften, hinting at the distant murmur of water. It lies 42.7 km west-north-west of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 283°T), and is situated 7.2 km east-north-east of Denmark. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, a pale gold stretching towards a horizon that promises endless sky, broken only by the stoic silhouettes of scattered gum trees and the occasional shimmer of heat haze. A gentle breeze, carrying the scent of dry earth and sun-baked wool, whispers across the sparse vegetation, and the light at dusk often paints the sky in hues of rose and lavender, a quiet benediction over the expansive landscape. The character of Hay is one of resilient pragmatism, a place where people have learned to read the land and its moods with a deep, unspoken understanding.
The history of Hay is intrinsically linked to the Murrumbidgee River, a vital artery that has sustained life and commerce in this often-arid region for millennia. Indigenous peoples have long known this country, and the river's bounty has shaped human settlement here. Later, the establishment of pastoral runs transformed the landscape, and the wool industry became the bedrock of Hay's economy, a legacy still evident in the grand old homesteads and the enduring presence of sheep grazing on the surrounding plains. The town itself grew as a service centre for these vast properties and as a crucial point on the stock routes, a place where drovers and travellers found respite. Today, while agriculture remains central, Hay also welcomes visitors drawn to its unique outback character and the expansive beauty of the surrounding national parks, offering a glimpse into the enduring spirit of life in this part of Australia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hay, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Hay, in the Shire Of Denmark local government area.
Detailed location data for Hay includes the postcode (6333), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Denmark), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |