Richmond Valley Council

Busbys Flat

NSW2469

Busbys Flat at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

57

Median age 52

The brief

What to know about Busbys Flat.

The postcode for Busbys Flat is 2469 (NSW).

Busbys Flat (2469) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.

Busbys Flat has roughly 57 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Busbys Flat scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Busbys Flat's population at 57, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

57

Median age

52

Family households

79%

Lone person

21%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$240/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$130/wk

Owner occupied

100%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

57

Median age: 52

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Busbys Flat.

Local schools for Busbys Flat

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Government School Catchment

Rappville Public School

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Leeville Public School

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Mummulgum Public School

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Frequently asked

About Busbys Flat.

What is the Busbys Flat postcode?
Busbys Flat is in the 2469 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
Where is Busbys Flat?
Busbys Flat is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2469, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
What is the average rent in Busbys Flat?
The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $130.
What schools are in Busbys Flat?
There are 12 schools serving Busbys Flat on this page, including Rappville Public School, Leeville Public School, Mummulgum Public School.
How walkable is Busbys Flat?
Busbys Flat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Busbys Flat?
Busbys Flat is close to Wyan, Mongogarie, Rappville, Upper Mongogarie, Kippenduff.
What is the population of Busbys Flat?
The population of Busbys Flat is approximately 57 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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