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Kings Plains (Inverell - NSW)

NSW 2360 • New South Wales

26
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
160.43 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFarming
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About Kings Plains (Inverell - NSW)

Kings Plains is a sparsely populated rural locality in the New England region of New South Wales, situated in the Northern Tablelands approximately 40 kilometres south-west of Inverell. Covering around 160 square kilometres of open grazing land and bushland, the locality recorded just 26 residents in the 2021 Census. The landscape is characterised by rolling granite hills, dry sclerophyll woodland, and productive farming country typical of the upper New England tablelands.

Life in Kings Plains revolves around farming and grazing, with properties dedicated to beef cattle, sheep, and dryland cropping. Residents rely on the nearby town of Inverell for schools, shops, and services, making car travel essential for daily life. The area offers a quiet, self-sufficient lifestyle appealing to those who value wide-open spaces and the rhythms of rural agriculture far from urban pressures.

Kings Plains (Inverell - 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
160.43 km²
Population Density
0 /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

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
580 km
By Train
N/A — no nearby rail service
By Car (Peak)
~6.5 hours via New England Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
~6.5 hours

🛣️ Nearest regional centre is Inverell (~40 km). No public transport available locally.

Walkability Car Dependent

Fully car-dependent rural locality with no pedestrian infrastructure.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
26
▲ 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 (Inverell - 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

Where is Kings Plains NSW located? +

Kings Plains is a rural locality in the New England region of NSW, situated approximately 40 km south-west of Inverell on the Northern Tablelands.

What is the population of Kings Plains NSW? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kings Plains had a population of 26 people, spread across a large farming area of about 160 square kilometres.

What is the nearest town to Kings Plains NSW? +

Inverell is the nearest major town, roughly 40 km away, and is where residents access schools, shops, hospitals, and other services.

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.

What is the population of Kings Plains? +

Kings Plains had a population of 26 at the 2021 Census.