Jacksons Flat

NSW 2469 • New South Wales

41
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
15.07 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteNorthern RiversFarmingNature

About Jacksons Flat

Jacksons Flat is a small rural locality in northern New South Wales, situated in the Richmond–Tweed hinterland near the Queensland border. Located within the Lismore state electorate and the federal Division of Page, it covers approximately 15 km² at coordinates that place it in the lush, subtropical hinterland east of Casino. The 2021 census recorded a population of just 41 residents, reflecting its character as a tightly-knit rural community.

The area is characterised by farmland, native bushland, and the relaxed pace of life typical of the Northern Rivers region. Residents generally travel to Casino (~30 km) or Lismore (~50 km) for work, shopping, schools, and health services. The Northern Rivers lifestyle draws those seeking acreage, privacy, and connection to nature, making Jacksons Flat typical of the region's quiet rural enclaves.

Jacksons Flat falls under postcode 2469 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2469
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.34°, 153.00°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
15.07 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited rural services — Casino / Lismore Casino ~30 min by car; Lismore ~50 min by car

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
720 km
By Train
Not available locally; nearest train at Casino (30 km away) on the Northern Rivers line
By Bus
Not available
By Car (Peak)
~9 hrs to Sydney
By Car (Off-Peak)
~9 hrs to Sydney

🛣️ Fully car-dependent. Casino is the nearest town with train access. Brisbane CBD (~3.5 hrs drive) is a more practical major centre for this locality.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no walkable amenities. All errands require a car.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Jacksons Flat by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Jacksons Flat Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Jacksons Flat" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
41
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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