Hay Shire

This article is about the local government area. For the regional town, see Hay, New South Wales.

Hay Shire
Local government area
Location in New South Wales
Coordinates: 34°30′S 144°51′E / 34.500°S 144.850°E / -34.500; 144.850
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionRiverina
Established1 January 1965
Council seatHay
Government
 • MayorCr. Carol Oataway (Unaligned)
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
11,325.89 km2 (4,372.95 sq mi)
Population
 • Total2,884 (2021 census)
 • Density0.25464/km2 (0.65951/sq mi)
WebsiteHay Shire
LGAs around Hay Shire
Balranald Carrathool Carrathool
Balranald Hay Shire Murrumbidgee
Murray River Edward River Edward River

The Hay Shire is a local government area in the Riverina area of south-western New South Wales, Australia. The Shire comprises 11,326 square kilometres (4,373 sq mi) and is located adjacent to the Sturt, Mid-western and Cobb Highways. The area includes the towns of Hay, Booligal and Maude.

Hay Shire was established in 1965 by the amalgamation of the Municipality of Hay with the surrounding Waradgery Shire.

The mayor of Hay Shire is Cr. Carol Oataway, an unaligned politician who had previously held the position of Principal of Hay Public School.

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