Dairy Flat, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Dairy Flat, in the Kyogle Council local government area.
| Locality | Dairy Flat |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Kyogle Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.37249 |
| Longitude | 152.70992 |
| Population | 17 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 68.1 km² |
| Elevation | 302 m |
| Postcode | 2474 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 628 km north-northeast |
Dairy Flat is a locality in the Kyogle Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 17. The locality covers an area of 68.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 302 m above sea level. It lies approximately 628 km north-northeast of Sydney. Dairy Flat is located at 28.3725°S, 152.7099°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2474. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Dairy Flat unfurls across a landscape sculpted by the persistent breath of the northern New South Wales hinterland, where the rich, red soil of the Richmond Range yields to the gentle slopes that cradle its scattered homesteads. It lies 74.8 km west-south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 243°T), and is situated 42.4 km south of Boonah. Here, the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of damp earth after a rain, a pervasive perfume that clings to the broad leaves of the surrounding rainforest remnants and the dew-kissed pastures. The sky overhead is a vast, ever-changing canvas, shifting from the sharp, crystalline blue of midday to the bruised purples and molten oranges of dusk, painting the land in hues that speak of ancient geological forces and the patient work of seasons. The character of Dairy Flat is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves to a cadence dictated by the sun and the soil, where the distant murmur of cattle is a constant, comforting sound on the breeze.
The economic heart of Dairy Flat has long been tied to the fertile earth, a tradition born from the early settlers who recognised the land's bounty for dairy farming, a legacy still evident in the name itself. This pastoral heritage has shaped the very fabric of life here, with generations of families tending their herds and cultivating the rich volcanic soil that makes this region so productive. While dairy remains a significant contributor, the character of Dairy Flat has broadened, with a growing diversification into other agricultural pursuits and a quiet embrace of the natural beauty that draws occasional travellers seeking refuge from the clamour of larger centres. The nearby Border Ranges National Park, a verdant expanse of ancient trees and hidden waterfalls, offers a tangible connection to the wild, reminding inhabitants of the powerful natural forces that have shaped this unique corner of the country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dairy Flat, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Dairy Flat, in the Kyogle Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Dairy Flat includes the postcode (2474), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Kyogle Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dairy Flat is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |