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Taylors Flat

NSW 2586 • New South Wales

58
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
186.32 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalCar-Dependent
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About Taylors Flat

Taylors Flat is a rural locality in the Yass Valley region of New South Wales, situated approximately 310 kilometres south-west of Sydney in the Southern Tablelands. Covering around 186 square kilometres, it recorded a 2021 Census population of 58 residents. The locality falls within the Yass Valley Council area, a region known for its pastoral farming, cool-climate viticulture, and proximity to the Australian Capital Territory.

Sheep and cattle grazing dominate the agricultural landscape of Taylors Flat, with the open rolling hills characteristic of the Southern Tablelands extending across the area. The town of Yass, approximately 30 kilometres away, provides shopping, schools, and healthcare, while Canberra is approximately 80 kilometres further south. A private vehicle is essential; there is no regular public transport. The quiet rural landscape and proximity to the ACT make the area attractive to farming families.

Taylors Flat falls under postcode 2586 and is governed by the Hilltops Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Cootamundra electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2586
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Hilltops
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Cootamundra
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.38°, 148.80°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
186.32 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2586

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2586, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,664
Median 2023–24
$48,565
▲ 22.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,237

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2586; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Yass Junction
35 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

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

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
310 km
By Train
Drive to Yass Junction; NSW TrainLink to Sydney (~3 hr 30 min)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr - 3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 45 min - 3 hr

🛣️ Hume Highway provides main route north to Sydney and south to Canberra

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural Southern Tablelands locality; car essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
58
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
155.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.4%
Motor vehicle theft
129.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
414.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
176.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Hilltops →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taylors Flat known for? +

Taylors Flat is a quiet grazing locality on the Southern Tablelands in the Yass Valley LGA, known for its pastoral farming landscape and proximity to both Yass and Canberra.

How far is Taylors Flat from Sydney? +

Taylors Flat is approximately 310 kilometres south-west of Sydney CBD, roughly a 3 to 3.5 hour drive via the Hume Highway.

Does Taylors Flat have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport in Taylors Flat. Yass Junction station, approximately 35 kilometres away, provides NSW TrainLink services to Sydney and Canberra.

What is the population of Taylors Flat? +

According to the 2021 Census, Taylors Flat has a population of approximately 58 residents across this rural Southern Tablelands locality.

Is Taylors Flat a good place to live? +

Taylors Flat suits farming families and those seeking a quiet country lifestyle within reasonable reach of Yass and Canberra, offering open pastoral landscapes on the Southern Tablelands.

What is the postcode for Taylors Flat? +

The postcode for Taylors Flat is 2586, covering this rural locality in the Yass Valley Council area of New South Wales.

Is Taylors Flat a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Taylors Flat is part of the Hilltops 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.