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Skillion Flat

NSW 2440 • New South Wales

93
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
16.58 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Skillion Flat

Skillion Flat is a small rural locality in the Kempsey Shire of New South Wales, situated in the Macleay Valley approximately 15 minutes from the town of Kempsey and within the broader Mid North Coast region. With a population of around 80–90 residents, it is a quiet farming and residential area characterised by flat river valley land in the catchment of the Macleay River system. The locality sits within the postcode 2440 area, which also covers Kempsey and surrounding rural communities along the New South Wales Mid North Coast.

Life in Skillion Flat is typical of rural Mid North Coast communities, with residents mostly engaged in farming, small-scale agriculture, and lifestyle properties. The Macleay Valley provides a beautiful natural backdrop with riverside scenery, birdlife, and easy access to the swimming holes and nature of the region. Kempsey, the nearest service centre, offers supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, and community services, while the pristine beaches of South West Rocks and Crescent Head are within a 30–40 minute drive, making Skillion Flat an affordable base for those seeking a rural coastal hinterland lifestyle.

Skillion Flat falls under postcode 2440 and is governed by the Kempsey Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Cowper, while state elections fall under the Oxley electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2440
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Kempsey
Federal Electorate
Cowper
State Electorate
Oxley
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.38°, 153.02°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
16.58 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2440

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2440, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,686
Median 2023–24
$48,150
▲ 21.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,886

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2440; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kempsey Station
12 km
N/A (car required)

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
430 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Kempsey to Sydney Central (~6 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
5-5.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hours

🛣️ Via Pacific Highway; car required to reach Kempsey Station for train travel

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural valley locality with no footpaths or public transport; car required for all trips to services in Kempsey

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
93
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
781.9 / 100k
2yr Down 26.6% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
539.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 8.2%
Non-DV assault
687.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
12.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
353.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Kempsey →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Skillion Flat NSW? +

Skillion Flat is a rural locality in the Macleay Valley of NSW, approximately 15 minutes from Kempsey on the Mid North Coast, and about 430 kilometres north of Sydney.

What is the population of Skillion Flat? +

Skillion Flat has a small population of approximately 80–90 residents, based on recent census data, making it a quiet rural locality within the Kempsey Shire.

What beaches are near Skillion Flat? +

Skillion Flat is within 30–40 minutes' drive of several popular Mid North Coast beaches, including South West Rocks and Crescent Head, known for their surf and relaxed coastal character.

Is Skillion Flat a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Skillion Flat is part of the Kempsey 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.