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Reddestone

NSW 2370 • New South Wales

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
144.50 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Reddestone

Reddestone is a small rural locality in the New England region of New South Wales, situated approximately 500 kilometres north of Sydney near the town of Glen Innes. The locality covers around 144 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is characteristic of the New England highlands, with granite outcrops, red soil farmland, and open grazing properties on the elevated tablelands.

Glen Innes, approximately 25 kilometres to the north-east, is the main service centre for the New England Tablelands highlands, providing a hospital, schools, supermarkets, and an airport, and is known for its Celtic heritage and the Australian Standing Stones monument. The surrounding region is celebrated for its sapphire gemfields and cool-climate farming. A private vehicle is essential.

Reddestone falls under postcode 2370 and is governed by the Glen Innes Severn Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Page, while state elections fall under the Northern Tablelands electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2370
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Glen Innes Severn
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Northern Tablelands
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.74°, 151.87°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
144.50 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2370

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2370, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$33,494
Median 2023–24
$41,389
▲ 23.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$47,838

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2370; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Glen Innes
25 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
500 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Glen Innes (approx. 25 km) to Sydney; approx. 8 hours
By Car (Peak)
6–7 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
6 hours

🛣️ New England Highway provides road access; Glen Innes Airport has regional flights

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Glen Innes.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Glen Innes Severn Local Government Area, which contains Reddestone. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
478.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
323 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
757.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
11.1 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
233.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Glen Innes Severn →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reddestone known for? +

Reddestone is a rural locality near Glen Innes on the New England Tablelands, set in the granite highlands farming country near the Celtic heritage town famous for the Australian Standing Stones.

How far is Reddestone from Sydney CBD? +

Reddestone is approximately 500 kilometres north of Sydney CBD, around 6 to 7 hours by road via the New England Highway.

Does Reddestone have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Reddestone. NSW TrainLink services operate from Glen Innes (approximately 25 km north-east) to Sydney.

What is the population of Reddestone? +

According to the 2021 Census, Reddestone has a population of approximately 59 residents, a small rural locality on the New England Tablelands.

Is Reddestone a good place to live? +

Reddestone suits those seeking a cool-climate farming lifestyle on the New England Tablelands, with Glen Innes providing services and the sapphire gemfields nearby.

What is the postcode for Reddestone? +

The postcode for Reddestone, NSW is 2370.

Is Reddestone a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Reddestone is part of the Glen Innes Severn 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.