Rock Flat
NSW 2630 • New South Wales
About Rock Flat
Rock Flat is a rural locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of southern New South Wales, within postcode 2630, located approximately 20 kilometres south of Cooma. With a population of 73 at the 2021 census across 213 square kilometres, it sits on the Monaro Tableland at high elevation in cool pastoral country. The area features open grasslands and scattered snow gum woodland characteristic of the southern tablelands landscape.
Rock Flat is a pastoral locality on the high Monaro, with properties running fine-wool sheep and cattle on the cool, windswept tablelands. The area has a strong connection to the Snowy Mountains Scheme heritage and provides access to Kosciuszko National Park for skiing and alpine recreation. Residents rely on Cooma for all services. The locality appeals to graziers and those seeking affordable rural properties with proximity to Australia's highest mountains.
Rock 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
- NSW TrainLink coach — Cooma to Canberra 20 min to Cooma
Commute to Cooma
🛣️ Cooma is the nearest town and gateway to the Snowy Mountains. Canberra is about 1.5 hours north.
No footpaths, shops, or services. Remote pastoral locality on the Monaro Tableland.
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 Rock Flat by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Rock Flat Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Rock Flat" under Suburb