Jacksons 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 Jacksons Flat, in the Kyogle Council local government area.
| Locality | Jacksons Flat |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Kyogle Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.82977 |
| Longitude | 152.5664 |
| Population | 18 |
| Density | 1.2 /km² |
| Area | 15.0 km² |
| Elevation | 157 m |
| Postcode | 2469 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 575 km north-northeast |
Jacksons 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 18. The locality covers an area of 15.0 km², giving a population density of about 1.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 157 m above sea level. It lies approximately 575 km north-northeast of Sydney. Jacksons Flat is located at 28.8298°S, 152.5664°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2469. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Jacksons Flat lies cradled by the rolling hills of the Kyogle Council, a landscape of deep green pastures punctuated by stands of ancient rainforest. It lies 116.8 km south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 224°T), and is situated 45.4 km west of Casino. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the sub-tropical climate, a constant reminder of the moisture that nourishes the land. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the rough bark of eucalyptus and the delicate fronds of ferns that carpet the ground. The terrain itself is a study in gentle slopes and subtle valleys, where creeks carve their patient paths through rich, dark soil, their waters a cool, clear murmur after rain. The character of Jacksons Flat is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the days unfold with a steady, unhurried rhythm.
The history of Jacksons Flat is inextricably linked to the rich volcanic soil that supports its dairy farming heritage. For generations, families have worked this land, their livelihoods tied to the cycles of milk and pasture, their efforts shaping the very contours of the landscape. The economy, still largely agrarian, benefits from the fertile ground and reliable rainfall, with dairy herds a common sight grazing on verdant paddocks. Beyond the farms, the nearby Richmond River, a vital artery for the region, offers its own quiet bounty and a source of recreation. Jacksons Flat holds a distinct charm, a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the enduring traditions of its people and the enduring beauty of its natural setting.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jacksons 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 Jacksons Flat, in the Kyogle Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Jacksons Flat includes the postcode (2469), 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 Jacksons 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. |