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Meadow Flat

NSW 2795 • New South Wales

356
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
70.74 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralCentral TablelandsAffordableQuietSemi-Rural

About Meadow Flat

Meadow Flat is a small rural locality in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, sitting on the boundary of the Bathurst Regional Council and City of Lithgow local government areas. Covering an expansive 70.7 square kilometres of open farmland and bush, the locality recorded a population of 356 at the 2021 Census. Set at elevation in the tablelands between the Blue Mountains and the Bathurst plains, Meadow Flat is characterised by grazing properties, native woodland, and the open, sweeping landscapes of inland NSW.

Positioned roughly midway between Lithgow and Bathurst — each about 25–30 kilometres away — Meadow Flat sits in a convenient corridor for residents who commute to either regional centre for work, shopping, and services. Lithgow provides the nearest rail access on the Blue Mountains Line, connecting the area to Sydney in approximately two hours. The locality offers affordable rural acreage and a relaxed country lifestyle well-suited to small-scale farming, hobby farms, or those simply seeking space and quiet away from city pressures.

Meadow Flat falls under postcode 2795 and is governed by the Bathurst 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
Bathurst
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.82°, 149.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
70.74 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Meadow Flat for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$993K
6 sales · ▼ 3.6% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Lithgow Station
25 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
160 km
By Train
Drive to Lithgow (~25km), then approximately 2 hrs to Sydney Central via Blue Mountains Line
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 15 min – 2 hr 45 min via Great Western Highway and M4/M7
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 55 min – 2 hr 20 min

🛣️ Great Western Highway connects Meadow Flat to Lithgow and Bathurst; no direct public transport

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Remote rural locality with no walkable amenities; car essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
251.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 11.1%
Motor vehicle theft
184.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
549.6 / 100k
2yr Down 20.6% 10yr Up 2.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
17.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
251.5 / 100k
2yr Down 31.5% 10yr Down 11.4%
View all 62 offence types for Bathurst →

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
356
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meadow Flat known for? +

Meadow Flat is a low-key rural locality in the NSW Central Tablelands, known for its open grazing land, native bushland, and affordable acreage properties between Lithgow and Bathurst.

How far is Meadow Flat from Bathurst? +

Meadow Flat is approximately 30 kilometres west of Bathurst, a drive of around 25–30 minutes via the Great Western Highway.

Does Meadow Flat have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport serving Meadow Flat. The nearest train station is Lithgow (approximately 25km to the east) on the Blue Mountains Line, which connects to Sydney in around two hours.

What is the population of Meadow Flat? +

Meadow Flat had a population of 356 at the 2021 Census, spread across a large area of 70.7 square kilometres, making it one of the more sparsely populated localities in the Central Tablelands.

Is Meadow Flat a good place to live? +

Meadow Flat appeals to those seeking affordable rural acreage with a relaxed country lifestyle in the NSW Central Tablelands. It is best suited to small-scale farmers, hobby farmers, or those wanting space and quiet, with Lithgow and Bathurst providing access to shops, schools, and services.

What is the postcode for Meadow Flat? +

The postcode for Meadow Flat is 2795, the same as Bathurst and other localities in the Bathurst regional area.

What is the median house price in Meadow Flat? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $992,500, down 3.6% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Meadow Flat a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Meadow Flat is part of the Bathurst 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.