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Cow Flat

NSW 2795 • New South Wales

58
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
36.70 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalCar-Dependent
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About Cow Flat

Cow Flat is a rural locality in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, located approximately 200 kilometres west of Sydney near the city of Bathurst. Covering around 37 square kilometres, it recorded a 2021 Census population of 58 residents. The locality lies within the Bathurst Regional Council area, known for its cool-climate tablelands environment and strong history of grazing and mixed farming.

Residents benefit from proximity to Bathurst, one of NSW's most historic inland cities, which offers a full range of shopping, healthcare, and educational facilities including Charles Sturt University. The Bathurst region is renowned for its motorsport heritage, including the famous Mount Panorama circuit. Cow Flat itself is a quiet rural community, with the open tablelands providing excellent conditions for sheep and cattle grazing. Regional bus services connect parts of the Bathurst area, though a private vehicle remains most practical.

Cow 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
36.70 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2795

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2795, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,469
Median 2023–24
$59,577
▲ 20.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$69,914

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2795; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bathurst
20 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • Bathurst Bus Service (limited rural routes) — Bathurst CBD Varies

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
Drive to Bathurst station; NSW TrainLink to Sydney Central (~2 hr 45 min)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 30 min - 3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 15 min - 2 hr 30 min

🛣️ Great Western Highway/Mitchell Highway provides main route to Sydney

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural tablelands locality; car required for virtually all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
58
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Bathurst Local Government Area, which contains Cow 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cow Flat known for? +

Cow Flat is a small rural locality on the Central Tablelands near Bathurst, known for its grazing land and its position within the Bathurst Regional Council area renowned for motorsport heritage.

How far is Cow Flat from Sydney? +

Cow Flat is approximately 200 kilometres west of Sydney CBD, roughly a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via the Great Western Highway.

Does Cow Flat have public transport? +

There is no regular bus service within Cow Flat. The nearest train station is Bathurst, approximately 20 kilometres away, with NSW TrainLink services to Sydney.

What is the population of Cow Flat? +

According to the 2021 Census, Cow Flat has a population of approximately 58 residents in this rural Central Tablelands locality.

Is Cow Flat a good place to live? +

Cow Flat suits those who enjoy the cool-climate tablelands lifestyle and proximity to Bathurst's facilities, with quiet pastoral surroundings ideal for farming or semi-rural living.

What is the postcode for Cow Flat? +

The postcode for Cow Flat is 2795, which covers this rural locality near Bathurst in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales.

Is Cow Flat a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Cow 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.