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| Locality | Kains Flat |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Western Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.47935 |
| Longitude | 149.85486 |
| Population | 163 |
| Density | 3.8 /km² |
| Area | 43.5 km² |
| Elevation | 608 m |
| Postcode | 2850 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 199 km northwest |
Kains Flat is a locality in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 163. The locality covers an area of 43.5 km², giving a population density of about 3.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 608 m above sea level. It lies approximately 199 km northwest of Sydney. Kains Flat is located at 32.4793°S, 149.8549°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2850. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Kains Flat unfurls across a landscape of gentle slopes and scattered stands of eucalypts, where the ochre earth occasionally yields to patches of resilient, sun-bleached grass. It lies 107.6 km north-north-east of Bathurst, NSW (from Bathurst, NSW: bearing 14°T), and is situated 30.0 km east-north-east of Mudgee. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of dust and the sweet, resinous perfume of the gum trees, particularly potent in the late afternoon when the light softens, casting long, languid shadows across the terrain. The land feels ancient, worn smooth by seasons of wind and sun, with a quiet resilience that speaks of enduring cycles. Farmland, neatly fenced, breaks the natural contours, evidence of human endeavour etched onto the broader canvas of the countryside.
Historically, Kains Flat has been shaped by the land's inherent fertility and the industrious spirit of its inhabitants, primarily tied to sheep grazing and the cultivation of grains. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and a chance to carve out a life, established farms that continue to form the backbone of the local economy. The distinctive character of Kains Flat lies in this persistent connection to the land, a legacy evident in the sturdy farmhouses and the unhurried pace of life that still prevails. While pockets of modern development exist, the overarching feeling is one of continuity, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather informs the present, a quiet testament to generations who have worked this soil.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Kains Flat, New South Wales. 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 Kains Flat, in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kains Flat includes the postcode (2850), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Western Regional 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 Kains Flat is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |