Rainbow Flat at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
693
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Rainbow Flat.
The postcode for Rainbow Flat is 2430 (NSW).
Rainbow Flat (2430) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Rainbow Flat has roughly 693 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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What it’s like to live here.
Rainbow 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 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rainbow Flat's population at 693, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
693
Median age
51
Family households
80%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
693
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
27
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 Rainbow Flat.
Local schools for Rainbow Flat
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Government School Catchment
Hallidays Point Public School
Old Bar Public School
Nabiac Public School
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Frequently asked
About Rainbow Flat.
- What is the Rainbow Flat postcode?
- Rainbow Flat is in the 2430 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Rainbow Flat?
- Rainbow Flat is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2430, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rainbow Flat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Rainbow Flat?
- There are 20 schools serving Rainbow Flat on this page, including Hallidays Point Public School, Manning Adventist School, Old Bar Public School.
- How walkable is Rainbow Flat?
- Rainbow Flat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rainbow Flat?
- Rainbow Flat is close to Tallwoods Village, Hallidays Point, Diamond Beach, Possum Brush, Kiwarrak.
- What is the population of Rainbow Flat?
- The population of Rainbow Flat is approximately 693 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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