Suburbs Dairy Flat

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Dairy Flat NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dairy Flat, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Dairy Flat NSW is 22 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dairy Flat is $359 per week ($18,668 per year). Median rent in Dairy Flat is $210 per week ($910 per month). Dairy Flat has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Dairy Flat has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dairy Flat is $807.

There were 1 recorded offences in Dairy Flat in 2025-26, a rate of 45 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (1 offences).

Dairy Flat Map

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📍 Dairy Flat, New South Wales — 28.3726°S, 152.7213°E

Crime: Low Med High

Dairy Flat Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dairy Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$359/wk
$18,668 per year
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Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
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Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$807/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Dairy Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 61.9% (13) Female 38.1% (8)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
22 people · 68.0 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$724
Family income/wk

Dairy Flat Age Distribution

65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dairy Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 5 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dairy Flat Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Dairy Flat Religion

No Religion
53.3%
Anglican
26.7%
Christian (other)
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dairy Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
72.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Dairy Flat Employment

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Employed full-time
25.0% 3 people
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Not in labour force
75.0% 9 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Dairy Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Dairy Flat Occupation

Managers
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Dairy Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dairy Flat Marital Status

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Married
46.2% 6
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Never married
53.8% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dairy Flat Ancestry

Australian
39.4%
English
27.3%
Other
18.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dairy Flat Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance
100.0% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Dairy Flat Volunteering

—
Not a volunteer
100.0% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dairy Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Dairy Flat Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Dairy Flat Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
52.6%
moved in the last 5 years
29.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dairy Flat Indigenous Population

15.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
28
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dairy Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
30.8%
$300-$399/wk
23.1%
$400-$499/wk
46.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dairy Flat Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
42.1%
Couple — no children
36.8%
One parent — children under 15
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dairy Flat Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dairy Flat When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1981–1990
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Dairy Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
30.8%
15–29 hours
46.2%
Did not do domestic work
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Dairy Flat Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dairy Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Dairy Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

44%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $474/wk
Median Rent $210/wk
Rent-to-Income 44.3%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Dairy Flat

≈ $2,054/month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $264/wk
Rent share 44.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Callaghan
Income: $302/wk

Dairy Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bangadang
Pop: 11 Income: $624/wk
Black Hollow
Pop: 11 Income: $899/wk
Dewitt
Pop: 11 Income: $466/wk
Frying Pan
Pop: 11 Income: $724/wk
Georges Creek (NSW)
Pop: 11 Income: $262/wk
Green Forest
Pop: 11 Income: $575/wk Rent: $475/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dairy Flat

What is the population of Dairy Flat NSW?

The population of Dairy Flat NSW is 22 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Dairy Flat?

The median personal income in Dairy Flat NSW is $359 per week, or $18,668 per year.The median household income is $474 per week.Family income is $724 per week.

How much is rent in Dairy Flat?

Median rent in Dairy Flat NSW is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 44.3% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Dairy Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dairy Flat NSW is $807. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dairy Flat?

The median age in Dairy Flat NSW is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dairy Flat a good suburb to live in?

Dairy Flat is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 22.The median income is $359/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (44.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11188. All dollar figures in AUD.