Busbys Flat
NSW 2469 • New South Wales
About Busbys Flat
Busbys Flat is a small rural locality in the Richmond Valley of far northern New South Wales, within postcode 2469, located approximately 30 kilometres west of Casino. With a population of just 57 at the 2021 census across 161 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled area of rolling pastoral country and remnant subtropical bushland in the upper Richmond River catchment. The locality sits in traditional Bundjalung country.
Life in Busbys Flat revolves around cattle grazing and small-scale farming in the lush Northern Rivers hinterland. The nearest services are in Casino, a 30-minute drive east. The area gained attention during the devastating 2019 bushfires that impacted the surrounding state forests. It appeals to farming families and rural lifestyle seekers drawn to affordable acreage in one of NSW's most scenic and fertile regions.
Busbys Flat falls under postcode 2469 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Casino
🛣️ Casino is the nearest town with rail. Lismore is about 45 min. Byron Bay about 1.5 hours.
No footpaths, shops, or services. A car is essential.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bonalbo Central School ICSEA 7916665 1205 Yabbra St
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Chatsworth Island Public School ICSEA 9776646 4346 Chatsworth Island Rd
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Drake Public School ICSEA 92802 6737 6677 Allison Street
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Mummulgum Public School ICSEA 8816664 7205 Bruxner Hwy
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Old Bonalbo Public School ICSEA 7766665 3124 Duck Creek Road
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Rappville Public School ICSEA 8966661 7109 Lyons Street
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Tabulam Public School ICSEA 7756666 1219 Clarence St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Busbys Flat by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Busbys Flat Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Busbys Flat" under Suburb