Middle Flat
NSW 2630 • New South Wales
About Middle Flat
Middle Flat is a small rural locality in the Snowy Monaro region of New South Wales, situated near the town of Cooma in the state's high-country south-east, roughly 105 km south of the Australian Capital Territory border. The locality spans approximately 39 sq km of elevated plateau country and recorded just 41 residents at the 2021 census, making it one of the more sparsely populated communities in the region. The surrounding landscape is characterised by open grassland and snow gum woodland typical of the Monaro tablelands, with elevations that bring cool summers and cold, frosty winters. Middle Flat falls within the Eden-Monaro federal electorate and the state electorate of Monaro.
Daily life in Middle Flat is quintessentially rural, with cattle and sheep grazing underpinning the local economy. Cooma — the nearest service town at roughly 15–20 km — provides schools, supermarkets, hospitals, and access to the greater Snowy Mountains region. The area is popular with outdoor enthusiasts, with easy access to the Snowy Mountains Scheme waterways, the Australian Alps walking tracks, and the nearby ski resorts of Perisher and Thredbo. It appeals to farmers, hobby farmers, and those who prize wide open spaces and a genuine high-country lifestyle within manageable reach of Canberra.
Middle Flat falls under postcode 2630 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- School bus services to Cooma — Cooma approx. 20–30 min
Commute to Canberra CBD
🛣️ Cooma (~15–20 km, ~20 min) is the nearest service town. Car is essential; the Monaro Highway provides the main link to Canberra and Sydney.
Middle Flat is a dispersed rural locality with no local amenities. Cooma provides all essential services and is accessible only by car.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cooma Public School ICSEA 971Commissioner St
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Baroona Avenue
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37 Murray Street
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Cooma North Public School ICSEA 955Baroona Ave
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Monaro High School ICSEA 977Mittagong Rd
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Braidwood-Cooma Rd
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9 Richardson 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 Middle Flat by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Middle Flat Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Middle Flat" under Suburb