Tweed Shire Council
Dairy Flat
Dairy Flat at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
22
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Dairy Flat.
Dairy Flat (2474) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Dairy Flat has roughly 22 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Dairy 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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dairy Flat's population at 22, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (38% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (54% family, 0% lone person).
Population
22
Median age
60
Family households
54%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
38%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
22
Median age: 60
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dairy Flat.
Local schools for Dairy Flat
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Government School Catchment
Woodenbong Central School
Urbenville Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Dairy Flat.
- What is the Dairy Flat postcode?
- Dairy Flat is in the 2474 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dairy Flat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Dairy Flat?
- There are 2 schools serving Dairy Flat on this page, including Woodenbong Central School, Urbenville Public School.
- How walkable is Dairy Flat?
- Dairy Flat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dairy Flat?
- Dairy Flat is close to The Glen, Unumgar, Woodenbong, Lindesay Creek, Sherwood.
- What is the population of Dairy Flat?
- Dairy Flat has approximately 22 residents. The median age is 60.
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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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