Mayers Flat
NSW 2423 • New South Wales
About Mayers Flat
Mayers Flat is a small rural locality in the Port Stephens region of New South Wales, situated in the Manning-Myall hinterland northwest of Tea Gardens at approximately 32 kilometres inland from the coast. With a population of around 50 residents across nearly 35 square kilometres, it is a quiet and sparsely settled area of cleared farmland interspersed with patches of native bush in the Lyne federal electorate. The locality sits within the Port Stephens state electorate, reflecting its position in the lower Hunter and Mid North Coast hinterland.
Life in Mayers Flat is quintessentially rural, with the area characterised by hobby farms, cattle properties, and the gentle pace of country living. The nearest major towns are Bulahdelah (around 20 kilometres to the north) and Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest (approximately 30 kilometres to the southeast), both of which provide access to essential services, schools, and amenities. Port Stephens' stunning beaches and the Myall Lakes National Park are within easy reach, making the area attractive to those who want rural tranquillity close to coastal recreation.
Mayers Flat falls under postcode 2423 and is governed by the Mid-Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyne, while state elections fall under the Port Stephens electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2423
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2423, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2423; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Via Pacific Highway; Raymond Terrace is the nearest railway access point
Dispersed rural locality with no footpaths, public transport, or local services; all trips require a private vehicle
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bulahdelah Central School ICSEA 9024997 4329 8 Meade Street
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02 4997 4189 26C Bulahdelah Way
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Bungwahl Public School ICSEA 10374997 6175 56 Seal Rocks Road
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4997 6175 56 Seal Rocks Road
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Coolongolook Public School ICSEA 9504997 7183 Pacific Hwy
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Mid-Coast Local Government Area, which contains Mayers Flat. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)