Wattle Flat, NSW 2795 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wattle Flat is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2795, home to 270 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Cabonne local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 160 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 270
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,071 /week
- Median personal income
- $602 /week
- Median family income
- $1,571 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Bathurst Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $215 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Wattle Flat Public School
- Sofala Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- Wattle Flat Public School, Sofala Rd
- Sofala Rd At Limekilns Rd
- 3724 Sofala Rd
- Sofala Rd Opp 3724
- Sofala Rd At Twenty Three Lane
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 98 resolvable premises in Wattle Flat. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,560 across postcode 2795 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,130 violent offences, 674 theft, 517 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wattle Flat?
Wattle Flat (NSW 2795) had 270 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Bathurst Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Wattle Flat?
The median advertised rent in Wattle Flat is $215/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wattle Flat?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Wattle Flat covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wattle Flat Public School (0.2 km), Sofala Public School (6.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wattle Flat?
Wattle Flat is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wattle Flat?
Across postcode 2795, 3,560 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,130), theft (674), other (517). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Wattle Flat?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wattle Flat centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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