Dairy Flat
NSW 2474 • New South Wales
About Dairy Flat
Dairy Flat is a small rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Kyogle Council area near the Queensland border. Located at approximately 28.5°S, 152.9°E in the hinterland west of the NSW-QLD border ranges, the area spans around 68 square kilometres of rolling pastoral country. The 2021 census recorded a population of just 22 people, making it one of the region's smallest and most isolated farming communities. The surrounding landscape is characterised by grazing land, subtropical vegetation and quiet country roads.
As its name suggests, the locality has a long history tied to dairying and pastoral farming, with the lush subtropical climate supporting high-quality pastures. Residents are within reach of Kyogle township for essential services including schools, shops and medical care, while the broader Northern Rivers region offers renowned natural attractions such as Nightcap National Park and the scenic Tweed and Richmond river valleys. Dairy Flat suits those seeking a deeply rural, off-the-beaten-path lifestyle surrounded by nature, with a small and self-reliant community spirit.
Dairy Flat falls under postcode 2474 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- School bus services only — Kyogle approx. 30–45 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Kyogle (~30km) is the nearest town; Lismore (~70km) and the Gold Coast (~80km via QLD) provide broader regional services
Fully car-dependent rural locality with no public transport or walkable services; a vehicle is essential for daily life.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Collins Creek Public School ICSEA 9966633 1278 480 Collins Valley Road
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Afterlee Rd
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Kyogle High School ICSEA 91202 6632 1300 Summerland Way
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Kyogle Public School ICSEA 9386632 1200 192 Summerland Way
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02 6632 1988 Groom Street
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2303 Summerland Way
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The Risk Public School ICSEA 8696636 6127 122 Gradys Creek Road
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Barkers Vale Public School ICSEA 9716689 7202 4501 Kyogle Rd
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Wiangaree Public School ICSEA 9326636 2163 23-31 Kunghur Street
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 Dairy Flat by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Dairy Flat Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Dairy Flat" under Suburb