Sandy Flat
NSW 2372 • New South Wales
About Sandy Flat
Sandy Flat is a small rural locality in the New England region of New South Wales, located approximately 30 kilometres south of Tenterfield in the headwaters country of the Severn River. The locality covers a substantial 172 square kilometres and had a population of 97 residents at the 2021 Census, spread across the surrounding grazing and mixed-farming properties. Sandy Flat lies within the Tenterfield Shire and falls under the electorate of Lismore in state politics.
The area supports mixed farming and cattle grazing, with the elevated New England tableland providing good summer rainfall and cool winters suited to prime lamb and beef production. A small community exists at the centre of the locality, and the township of Tenterfield provides the closest access to secondary schools, healthcare, and shopping. The surrounding tablelands offer scenic granite outcrops, remnant native vegetation, and cool-climate conditions characteristic of the broader New England Highlands area.
Sandy Flat falls under postcode 2372 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach — Tenterfield / Brisbane / Armidale 30 min to Tenterfield
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ New England Highway is the main south-bound route; Brisbane is closer at ~3 hrs
Small locality with no local shops; car required for all services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bruxner Hwy
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58-66 Scott Street
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Tenterfield High School ICSEA 9146736 1200 89 High Street
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6736 1401 75-79 Wood Street