Flat Tops at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
21
Median age 64
The brief
What to know about Flat Tops.
The postcode for Flat Tops is 2420 (NSW).
Flat Tops (2420) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.
Flat Tops has roughly 21 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Flat Tops 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Flat Tops's population at 21, with a median age of 64. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
21
Median age
64
Family households
57%
Lone person
43%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$235/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
21
Median age: 64
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
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Education
Schools in Flat Tops.
Local schools for Flat Tops
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Government School Catchment
Glen William Public School
Dungog Public School
Dungog High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Flat Tops.
- What is the Flat Tops postcode?
- Flat Tops is in the 2420 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Flat Tops?
- Flat Tops is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2420, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Flat Tops?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $235.
- What schools are in Flat Tops?
- There are 4 schools serving Flat Tops on this page, including Glen William Public School, Dungog Public School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is Flat Tops?
- Flat Tops has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Flat Tops?
- Flat Tops is close to Marshdale, Alison, Wirragulla, Cambra, Glen William.
- What is the population of Flat Tops?
- The population of Flat Tops is approximately 21 (2021 Census). The median age is 64.
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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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