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Spring Terrace

NSW 2798 • New South Wales

123
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
24.06 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-RuralQuiet
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About Spring Terrace

Spring Terrace is a small rural locality in the Central West of New South Wales, situated approximately 22 kilometres east of Orange and around 40 kilometres west of Bathurst, within the Blayney Shire council area. With a population of 123 residents spread across 24 square kilometres, it is a quiet agricultural locality characterised by open farmland, grazing paddocks, and scattered rural residential properties. The median household income is below the state average, reflecting the modest rural economy of the region.

The area is typical of Central West NSW farming country, with residents relying on nearby Orange and Blayney for most services, shopping, and amenities. The locality sits within the Calare federal electorate and is surrounded by other small rural communities across the rolling hills of the Central Tablelands. Those who choose to live here value the space, quiet, and agricultural lifestyle that this part of regional New South Wales offers.

Spring Terrace falls under postcode 2798 and is governed by the Cabonne Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Orange electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2798
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cabonne
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.46°, 149.16°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
24.06 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2798

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2798, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,339
Median 2023–24
$60,958
▲ 28.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$83,303

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2798; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Blayney
18 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Orange or Bathurst Approximately 30-45 min by car

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
285 km
By Train
No direct service; travel to Blayney (approx. 18km) for NSW TrainLink services to Sydney (approx. 3.5–4 hr)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 10 min – 3 hr 40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 50 min – 3 hr 10 min

🛣️ Orange CBD is the nearest regional centre, approximately 22km west via the Mid Western Highway

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural locality with no shops or footpaths; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
123
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
93.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
158.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
122.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
57.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Cabonne →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spring Terrace known for? +

Spring Terrace is a small agricultural locality in the Central Tablelands of NSW, known for its open farmland, rural character, and the peaceful lifestyle typical of the Orange–Blayney–Bathurst farming district.

How far is Spring Terrace from Orange? +

Spring Terrace is approximately 22 kilometres east of Orange, making it roughly a 20–25 minute drive along the Mid Western Highway.

Does Spring Terrace have public transport? +

There is no public transport servicing Spring Terrace directly. The nearest train station is at Blayney (approximately 18km away), which has NSW TrainLink country services to Sydney and Orange.

What is the population of Spring Terrace? +

According to the 2021 Census, Spring Terrace has a population of 123 residents across approximately 48 dwellings, making it a very small rural locality.

Is Spring Terrace a good place to live? +

Spring Terrace suits those seeking a quiet, affordable rural lifestyle within reach of Orange and Bathurst. It offers open space and a genuine country atmosphere, though all services and amenities require a drive to nearby towns.

What is the postcode for Spring Terrace? +

The postcode for Spring Terrace is 2798, which it shares with several other localities in the Blayney and Orange region of Central West NSW.

Is Spring Terrace a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Spring Terrace is part of the Cabonne 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.