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Gum Flat

NSW 2360 • New South Wales

209
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
141.86 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Gum Flat

Gum Flat is a small rural locality in the New England region of New South Wales, situated approximately 40 kilometres south of Inverell within the Inverell Shire. Covering a vast 142 square kilometres of open grazing land, the area had a population of around 209 people at the 2021 census, making it one of the region's quieter pastoral communities. The flat, fertile tablelands are characterised by red-soil farmland and scattered eucalyptus woodland.

Life in Gum Flat revolves around farming and grazing, with cattle and sheep stations forming the backbone of the local economy. Residents travel to Inverell for shopping, healthcare, and schooling, with the New England Highway providing good regional connectivity. The locality appeals to those seeking a self-sufficient rural lifestyle, with wide open skies and a genuine sense of remoteness from city life.

Gum Flat falls under postcode 2360 and is governed by Inverell Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Northern Tablelands electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2360
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Inverell Shire
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Northern Tablelands
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.63°, 151.16°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
141.86 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
580 km
By Train
N/A — no train access
By Car (Peak)
6–7 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
6 hrs

🛣️ Inverell is the nearest regional centre (~40 km). No public transport within locality.

Walkability Car Dependent

No footpaths or public amenities within the locality. A car is essential.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
470.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.4%
Motor vehicle theft
165.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
619.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
5.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
320.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.1%
View all 62 offence types for Inverell Shire →

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
209
▲ 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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gum Flat NSW located? +

Gum Flat is a rural locality in the New England region of NSW, about 40 km south of Inverell within Inverell Shire.

What is the population of Gum Flat? +

According to the 2021 Census, Gum Flat had a population of approximately 209 people.

Is there public transport in Gum Flat? +

No — Gum Flat has no public transport. A car is essential; the nearest service centre is Inverell, about 40 km away.

What is Gum Flat known for? +

Gum Flat is a quiet pastoral locality known for sheep and cattle grazing on the fertile red-soil tablelands of the New England region.

Is Gum Flat a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Gum Flat is part of the Inverell Shire 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.