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Rainbow Flat

NSW 2430 • New South Wales

693
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
32.22 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFamily-FriendlyAffordable
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About Rainbow Flat

Rainbow Flat is a small rural locality in the Mid-Coast Council area of New South Wales, situated approximately 20 kilometres north-east of Taree in the Manning Valley region. With a population of around 693 residents, it occupies a gentle hinterland landscape between the Pacific Highway corridor and the coastal wetlands bordering Wallis Lake. The locality is characterised by hobby farms, acreage properties, and native bushland, giving it a relaxed rural character typical of the Manning Valley.

Life in Rainbow Flat revolves around the quiet rhythms of semi-rural living, with many residents keeping horses, cattle, or maintaining large gardens on generous blocks. The nearby Hallidays Point and Taree townships provide essential services including supermarkets, schools, and medical facilities within a short drive. The area appeals strongly to families and retirees seeking a peaceful lifestyle with easy access to the beaches around Diamond Beach and Black Head, as well as the natural beauty of the Manning River estuary.

Rainbow Flat falls under postcode 2430 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 Macquarie electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2430
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mid-Coast
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Port Macquarie
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.90°, 152.50°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
32.22 km²
Population Density
22 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Rainbow Flat for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.13M
17 sales · ▼ 3.4% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2430

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2430, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,367
Median 2023–24
$49,146
▲ 24.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,181

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2430; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional Coach — Taree 25 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
300 km
By Train
No direct train; Taree station (20 min drive) on NSW TrainLink North Coast line
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 50 min

🛣️ Car essential for local travel; Pacific Highway accessible via Taree

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no footpaths or public transport; private vehicle required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
693
▲ 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-Coast Local Government Area, which contains Rainbow Flat. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
286.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.0%
Motor vehicle theft
215 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.8%
Non-DV assault
445.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 1.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.1 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
196.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 3.8%
View all 62 offence types for Mid-Coast →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rainbow Flat NSW located? +

Rainbow Flat is a rural locality in the Mid-Coast Council area of New South Wales, situated about 20 kilometres north-east of Taree in the Manning Valley region, near the coastal township of Hallidays Point.

What is the population of Rainbow Flat? +

Rainbow Flat has a population of approximately 693 residents according to the 2021 Census, making it a small but established rural community.

What is there to do near Rainbow Flat NSW? +

Residents enjoy easy access to the beaches at Diamond Beach and Black Head, bushwalking in the surrounding nature reserves, and the Manning Valley's many markets and local farms. The Taree township provides most shopping and services.

How far is Rainbow Flat from Taree? +

Rainbow Flat is approximately 20 kilometres from Taree, the major service centre for the Manning Valley, a drive of around 20–25 minutes.

What is the median house price in Rainbow Flat? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,125,000, down 3.4% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Rainbow Flat a safe area? +

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