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Hobbys Yards

NSW 2795 • New South Wales

89
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
75.65 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Hobbys Yards

Hobbys Yards is a small rural locality in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Blayney Shire and sharing the 2795 postcode with Bathurst. The locality sits in a broad farming landscape of granite outcrops, cleared pasture, and scattered woodland, approximately 40 kilometres south-east of Bathurst and 20 kilometres from Blayney. At the 2006 census, Hobbys Yards recorded a population of around 198 people, most of them living on neighbouring rural properties and farms. The area is accessed via Hobbys Yards Road and is characterised by the quiet, unhurried pace of deep rural NSW.

Residents of Hobbys Yards enjoy a classic Central Tablelands farming lifestyle, with properties producing sheep, cattle, and mixed crops across the fertile tablelands. The nearest everyday amenities — including a supermarket, library, and council offices — are found in Blayney, about 18 minutes away by road, while Bathurst provides full regional services including hospitals, shopping centres, and Charles Sturt University, roughly 40 minutes away. The tiny village of Newbridge, just 10 minutes away, has the closest pub and a disused rail station on the historic Main Western line. Hobbys Yards suits those seeking affordable acreage within reach of regional centres.

Hobbys Yards falls under postcode 2795 and is governed by the Blayney Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Orange electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2795
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Blayney
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.82°, 149.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
75.65 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2795

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2795, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,469
Median 2023–24
$59,577
▲ 20.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$69,914

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2795; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Blayney Station
20 km
Not walkable

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
175 km
By Train
No direct passenger train; CountryLink from Bathurst (~3 hrs to Central)
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2.5–3 hrs via Great Western Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 2.5 hrs

🛣️ Car essential for local travel; Bathurst is the main service hub 40 min away

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality with no footpaths or public transport; car required for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
89
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Blayney Local Government Area, which contains Hobbys Yards. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
128.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
141.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
231.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
128.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Blayney →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hobbys Yards NSW? +

Hobbys Yards is a small rural locality in the Central Tablelands of NSW, approximately 40 km from Bathurst and 20 km from Blayney, within the Blayney Shire.

What is the postcode for Hobbys Yards? +

Hobbys Yards uses postcode 2795, which it shares with Bathurst and surrounding rural localities in central NSW.

What services are near Hobbys Yards? +

The nearest supermarket and council offices are in Blayney (about 20 km away), while Bathurst provides full regional services including hospitals, shopping, and university facilities about 40 km away.

Is Hobbys Yards a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Hobbys Yards is part of the Blayney LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Hobbys Yards? +

Hobbys Yards had a population of 89 at the 2021 Census.