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Kings Plains (Blayney - NSW)

NSW 2360 • New South Wales

121
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
50.01 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietRemote
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About Kings Plains (Blayney - NSW)

Kings Plains is a small rural locality on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, situated approximately 16 kilometres south of Inverell in the New England region. The locality covers 50 square kilometres and had a 2021 Census population of 121 residents across 47 dwellings, characteristic of the sparsely settled agricultural areas of this elevated plateau country. It falls within the federal electorate of Parkes and the state electorate of Northern Tablelands.

The landscape is typical of the New England tablelands — open pastoral land with grazing properties, granite country, and wide rural skies. Inverell serves as the main service town for residents, offering schools, shops, healthcare, and community facilities. The area is completely car-dependent with no rail or regular bus connections, appealing to those who value wide open spaces and a quiet farming community lifestyle.

Kings Plains (Blayney - NSW) falls under postcode 2360 and is governed by the Inverell Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Northern Tablelands electorate.

📍 Location

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

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2360

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2360, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,819
Median 2023–24
$49,584
▲ 18.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$62,333

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2360; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Very limited services — Inverell N/A - infrequent or no regular service

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
471 km
By Train
No rail service; NSW TrainLink coach from Inverell (~16 km) to Armidale, then train
By Car (Peak)
5-6 hours to Sydney CBD
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hours to Sydney CBD

🛣️ Inverell (~16 km north) is the service hub for the area; accessible via the Gwydir Highway

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural locality on the New England plateau with no local services; all errands require a car to Inverell

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
121
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Inverell Local Government Area, which contains Kings Plains (Blayney - NSW). 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 →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kings Plains known for? +

Kings Plains is a quiet agricultural locality on the New England plateau near Inverell, known for its open pastoral landscape of grazing properties and granite country typical of the Northern Tablelands of NSW.

How far is Kings Plains from Inverell? +

Kings Plains is approximately 16 kilometres south of Inverell, the nearest major service town in the area. Sydney is roughly 471 kilometres to the south-east.

Does Kings Plains have public transport? +

Kings Plains has no regular public transport service. There is no passenger rail in the area; the nearest coach connection is from Inverell. A private vehicle is essential.

What is the population of Kings Plains? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 121 residents in Kings Plains across 47 dwellings, making it a small and sparsely settled rural locality on the New England tablelands.

Is Kings Plains a good place to live? +

Kings Plains suits those who appreciate wide open spaces and a quiet rural farming community lifestyle. Residents are close to Inverell's services while enjoying the elevated, clear-aired landscape of the New England plateau.

What is the postcode for Kings Plains? +

The postcode for Kings Plains in the Inverell area is 2360, which covers Inverell and the surrounding Northern Tablelands localities.

Is Kings Plains a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kings Plains is part of the Inverell 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.