Sallys Flat
NSW 2850 • New South Wales
About Sallys Flat
Sallys Flat is a tiny historic locality in the Bathurst Region of New South Wales, situated near the gold-rush township of Hill End and established in 1872 during the height of the New South Wales gold rush. The locality lies on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people and covers 54.2 square kilometres of rolling farming and bushland country in the Mudgee district's rugged central tablelands. With a population of just 13 at the 2021 census, Sallys Flat is primarily a farming area today, having long since transitioned from its gold-mining origins as a small production village adjacent to the more prolific Hill End diggings. The locality shares postcode 2850 with nearby Mudgee, the main regional centre.
Sallys Flat is steeped in the gold-rush heritage of the Bathurst and Hill End district, with a historic Roman Catholic church and cemetery among the few remnants of its 19th-century community. Hill End Historic Site — one of New South Wales's best-preserved gold-rush villages, managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service — is immediately adjacent and draws history enthusiasts and photographers year-round. Mudgee, approximately 12 kilometres to the south-east, is the primary service centre for the district, offering supermarkets, schools, medical facilities and the thriving Mudgee wine region's many cellar doors. The locality's quiet rural character and proximity to Hill End's heritage landscape make it a peaceful retreat for those who value colonial Australian history.
Sallys Flat falls under postcode 2850 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach — Mudgee / Lithgow / Sydney ~15 min to Mudgee, ~3.5 hrs to Sydney
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Mudgee (~12 km) is the local service hub with NSW TrainLink coach connections. No passenger rail operates at Mudgee. Bathurst (~90 km south-east) and Orange (~80 km east) have both train services and broader urban facilities.
Sallys Flat has no walkable services. A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs. Mudgee provides the nearest town services a short drive away.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Hargraves Public School ICSEA 840Merinda St
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Hill End Public School ICSEA 972Tambaroora St
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Ilford Public School ICSEA 964Castlereagh Hwy
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Lue Public School ICSEA 886Swanston St
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Cudgegong Valley Public School ICSEA 951Madeira Rd
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Mudgee High School ICSEA 92841 Douro 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 Sallys Flat by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Sallys Flat Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Sallys Flat" under Suburb