The right agent to sell with in Lake Hayes is one who can show you recent comparable sales close to your property, explain how they would market it and put the costs in writing. Ray White Arrowtown sells in Lake Hayes as well as Arrowtown, and settled 1 Lake Hayes house sale between 10 November 2024 and 10 November 2026. One sale is a very small sample, so ask any agent for the comparable sales behind their advice.
Stats NZ’s figures for the Lake Hayes area show a small, settled community with a higher median age, higher home ownership and higher incomes than New Zealand overall. Stats NZ counts Lake Hayes separately from Lake Hayes Estate.
| Stats NZ figure | Lake Hayes | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Population (30 June 2025) | 380 | 5,324,700 |
| Median age (2023 Census) | 52.2 years | 38.1 years |
| Median personal income of adults (2023 Census) | $57,500 | $41,500 |
| Households who own their home or hold it in a family trust (2023 Census) | 80% | 66% |
| Median weekly rent paid by households (2023 Census) | $500 | $450 |
| Private dwellings (2023 Census) | 261 | 2,041,236 |
| Number of families (2023 Census) | 117 | 1,294,503 |
| Number of businesses (February 2025) | 141 | 654,465 |
Ask each agent for the same evidence so the answers can be set side by side.
| What to ask for | Why it matters in Lake Hayes |
|---|---|
| Recent comparable sales | Lifestyle and rural-residential properties differ in land size, outlook and access, so ask for sales close to yours. |
| Property details checked with the council | Zoning, boundaries, access and services vary by property: confirm them with Queenstown Lakes District Council before you list. |
| Licence status | Check the agent is licensed on the Real Estate Authority website before you sign. |
| A written marketing plan and costs | Ask what will be done, when, and what it costs. See what it costs to sell a house. |
Our local team works from 25 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown. Read who to sell with in Arrowtown, see the Queenstown Lakes market, or request a property appraisal. For Queenstown town and the Frankton area, see Ray White Queenstown. Use the form below to tell us about your property.
Sources: Stats NZ, Place and ethnic group summaries, Lake Hayes (SA2), Quick stats, https://tools.summaries.stats.govt.nz/places/SA2/lake-hayes, accessed 10 November 2026 (2023 Census; population at 30 June 2025; businesses at February 2025). Ray White Arrowtown settled house sales, contract dates 10 November 2024 to 10 November 2026 (Ray White sales records). Real Estate Authority: https://www.rea.govt.nz/. Last updated: 10 November 2026.
Written by the Ray White Arrowtown team. Ray White Arrowtown, 25 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 9302. Phone +64 3 746 7797. Email arrowtown.nz@raywhite.com.