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Sallys Flat

NSW 2850 • New South Wales

13
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
54.18 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
HistoricRuralAgriculturalNature
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About Sallys Flat

Sallys Flat is a tiny historic locality in the Bathurst Region of New South Wales, situated near the gold-rush township of Hill End and established in 1872 during the height of the New South Wales gold rush. The locality lies on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people and covers 54.2 square kilometres of rolling farming and bushland country in the Mudgee district's rugged central tablelands. With a population of just 13 at the 2021 census, Sallys Flat is primarily a farming area today, having long since transitioned from its gold-mining origins as a small production village adjacent to the more prolific Hill End diggings. The locality shares postcode 2850 with nearby Mudgee, the main regional centre.

Sallys Flat is steeped in the gold-rush heritage of the Bathurst and Hill End district, with a historic Roman Catholic church and cemetery among the few remnants of its 19th-century community. Hill End Historic Site — one of New South Wales's best-preserved gold-rush villages, managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service — is immediately adjacent and draws history enthusiasts and photographers year-round. Mudgee, approximately 12 kilometres to the south-east, is the primary service centre for the district, offering supermarkets, schools, medical facilities and the thriving Mudgee wine region's many cellar doors. The locality's quiet rural character and proximity to Hill End's heritage landscape make it a peaceful retreat for those who value colonial Australian history.

Sallys Flat falls under postcode 2850 and is governed by the Mid-Western Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2850
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mid-Western
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.69°, 149.60°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
54.18 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2850

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2850, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,941
Median 2023–24
$57,055
▲ 24.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,724

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2850; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Lithgow
82 km
Blue Mountains Line (T2/intercity) – trains to Sydney Central ~2 hrs

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coach — Mudgee / Lithgow / Sydney ~15 min to Mudgee, ~3.5 hrs to Sydney

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
285 km
By Train
~4 hrs (drive ~82 km to Lithgow, then Blue Mountains Line to Central)
By Bus
NSW TrainLink coach via Mudgee to Lithgow, then train to Sydney
By Car (Peak)
~3 hrs via Bells Line of Road or Great Western Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
~2 hr 50 min

🛣️ Mudgee (~12 km) is the local service hub with NSW TrainLink coach connections. No passenger rail operates at Mudgee. Bathurst (~90 km south-east) and Orange (~80 km east) have both train services and broader urban facilities.

Walkability Car Dependent

Sallys Flat has no walkable services. A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs. Mudgee provides the nearest town services a short drive away.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
13
▲ 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-Western Local Government Area, which contains Sallys Flat. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
152.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.4%
Motor vehicle theft
76.3 / 100k
2yr Down 60.8% 10yr —
Non-DV assault
404.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
7.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
145 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 9.8%
View all 62 offence types for Mid-Western →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sallys Flat known for? +

Sallys Flat is a tiny historic locality in the Bathurst Region of New South Wales, situated near the gold-rush township of Hill End and established in 1872 during the height of the New South Wales gold rush.

How far is Sallys Flat from Sydney CBD? +

Sallys Flat is approximately 285 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes around ~3 hrs via Bells Line of Road or Great Western Highway during peak hour and ~2 hr 50 min off-peak. By train, the journey takes approximately ~4 hrs (drive ~82 km to Lithgow, then Blue Mountains Line to Central).

Does Sallys Flat have public transport? +

Sallys Flat is served by Lithgow station (82 km, approximately null walk) on the Blue Mountains Line (T2/intercity) – trains to Sydney Central ~2 hrs. Local bus services including NSW TrainLink coach also connect residents to Mudgee / Lithgow / Sydney.

What is the population of Sallys Flat? +

According to the 2021 Census, Sallys Flat has a population of approximately 13 residents. It is one of the smaller localities in NSW.

Is Sallys Flat a good place to live? +

Sallys Flat suits those seeking a very quiet rural or remote lifestyle with minimal neighbours and close proximity to natural landscapes. Amenities are extremely limited locally, and a car is essential for all daily needs.

What is the postcode for Sallys Flat? +

The postcode for Sallys Flat in NSW is 2850.

Is Sallys Flat a safe area? +

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