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Kains Flat

NSW 2850 • New South Wales

219
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
43.45 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Kains Flat

Kains Flat is a rural locality in the Central West region of New South Wales, situated approximately 15 kilometres south-east of Mudgee in the Mudgee wine country. Covering around 43 square kilometres of open farmland and dry bush, the locality sits within the fertile upper Cudgegong River valley at an elevation typical of the Central Tablelands. With a population of around 219 residents, Kains Flat is a sparsely settled farming community characterised by grazing properties, vineyards, and quiet country roads.

The lifestyle in Kains Flat revolves around rural living, with most households engaged in or connected to agriculture, grazing, and the surrounding Mudgee wine industry. Residents access shops, schools, and services in nearby Mudgee, one of New South Wales' premier wine and food destinations. The surrounding landscape offers scenic rolling hills, creek flats, and opportunities for trail riding, bushwalking, and farm stays. Kains Flat appeals to those seeking affordable acreage living within easy reach of a well-serviced regional town.

Kains Flat falls under postcode 2850 and is governed by the Mid-Western Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2850
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mid-Western
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.69°, 149.60°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
43.45 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2850

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2850, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,941
Median 2023–24
$57,055
▲ 24.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,724

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2850; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
260 km
By Train
No local train; Mudgee (15 km) has limited coach connections
By Car (Peak)
3–3.5 hr via Bells Line of Road or Great Western Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5–3 hr

🛣️ Car essential; Mudgee Airport (18 km) offers regional flights to Sydney

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no footpaths or public transport; vehicle required for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
219
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
152.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.4%
Motor vehicle theft
76.3 / 100k
2yr Down 60.8% 10yr —
Non-DV assault
404.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
7.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
145 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 9.8%
View all 62 offence types for Mid-Western →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kains Flat NSW? +

Kains Flat is a rural locality approximately 15 kilometres south-east of Mudgee in the Central West region of New South Wales, postcode 2850.

What is near Kains Flat? +

Kains Flat is close to Mudgee, one of NSW's most popular wine and food destinations, with over 40 cellar doors, restaurants, and country hospitality within easy driving distance.

Is Kains Flat good for farming? +

Yes. Kains Flat is set within the fertile Mudgee region and is suited to cattle and sheep grazing, small-scale viticulture, and hobby farming on larger allotments.

Is Kains Flat a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kains Flat is part of the Mid-Western 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.

What is the population of Kains Flat? +

Kains Flat had a population of 219 at the 2021 Census.