Bungabbee
NSW 2480 • New South Wales
About Bungabbee
Bungabbee is a small rural locality in the Lismore City Council local government area of New South Wales, situated in the Northern Rivers region approximately 11 kilometres north of Lismore in the Richmond River hinterland. The locality lies on the fertile subtropical plains and rolling hills between Lismore and Ballina, within postcode 2480, at coordinates placing it in an area of mixed banana, sugar cane, and livestock farming typical of the lowland Northern Rivers. The surrounding landscape is defined by the subtropical vegetation and rich basalt soils of the Richmond River catchment.
Bungabbee sits within the vibrant Northern Rivers corridor, benefiting from proximity to Lismore — the region's major service and educational hub — as well as the coastal attractions of Ballina (approximately 28 kilometres east) and Byron Bay (approximately 45 kilometres north-east). The area has long supported a mix of traditional farming families and alternative-lifestyle communities, characteristic of the Northern Rivers broadly. Southern Cross University and Lismore Base Hospital are both accessible from the locality, and the region's farmers' markets, arts scene, and subtropical natural beauty make it an appealing semi-rural address within reach of major amenities.
Bungabbee falls under postcode 2480 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Lismore Bus Co local routes — Lismore CBD (~11 km) Approx 15–20 min
- NSW TrainLink coach — Ballina, Byron Bay, Brisbane Depart from Lismore; Ballina ~30 min, Byron Bay ~60 min, Brisbane ~3 hrs
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Lismore (~11 km S) is the main regional centre; Ballina/Byron Gateway Airport (~35 km) provides regular flights to Sydney and Melbourne; Brisbane (~3 hrs) is more practical than Sydney for most travel needs
A rural Northern Rivers locality where a private vehicle is essential; nearby Lismore provides a full range of services within a short drive.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bexhill Public School ICSEA 9956628 4223 12 Withers St
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Blakebrook Public School ICSEA 9426629 3263 417 Rosehill Rd
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Clunes Public School ICSEA 10566629 1278 Walker St
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Coffee Camp Public School ICSEA 9646689 9259 1846 Nimbin Rd
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Corndale Public School ICSEA 9980480 440 546 647 Corndale Rd
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Dunoon Public School ICSEA 10376689 5208 James St
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Albert Park Public School ICSEA 9506621 3259 344 Keen Street
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Eltham Public School ICSEA 10756629 1321 Boatharbour Rd
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Eureka Public School ICSEA 10846688 4272 Lismore-Brunswick River Rd
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Nimbin Rd
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17 Blue Hills Avenue
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Goonellabah Public School ICSEA 8476624 1444 595 Ballina Road
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Kadina High School ICSEA 884Kadina St
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Jiggi Public School ICSEA 10106688 8221 1093 Jiggi Road
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Larnook Public School ICSEA 8866688 0133 1282 Cawongla Road
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Lismore Heights Public School ICSEA 9736624 3344 195 High St
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Caniaba Public School ICSEA 955387 Caniaba Rd
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Goonengerry Rd
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bungabbee by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bungabbee Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bungabbee" under Suburb