New South Wales · Postcode 2469
Paddys Flat postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 587 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Paddys Flat at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Paddys Flat vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Paddys Flat | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $900 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 31 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Paddys Flat is a locality 587 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2469. It falls within the Richmond - Tweed region. The local government area is Snowy Monaro Regional.
According to the 2021 Census, Paddys Flat has a population of 23 with a median age of 31. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the NSW average.
Housing in Paddys Flat includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $900, with 4 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 57.1% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Paddys Flat scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Paddys Flat is part of the Richmond Valley - Hinterland statistical area in New South Wales.
Paddys Flat details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2469 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 23 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $900 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 168.3 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4 |
| Australian Citizens | 113.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -28.6952112 |
| Longitude | 152.4290563 |
| Distance from Sydney | 587 km |
| Region (SA4) | Richmond - Tweed |
| Area (SA3) | Richmond Valley - Hinterland |
| Local Government | Snowy Monaro Regional |
| Federal Electorate | Page |
| State Electorate | Lismore |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5 (21.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (13.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (13.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 6 (26.1%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (17.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.