Cougal
NSW 2474 • New South Wales
About Cougal
Cougal is a small rural locality in the Kyogle Council local government area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, sharing the 2474 postcode with Kyogle itself. Covering approximately 35.9 square kilometres of hilly terrain near the NSW–Queensland border, it recorded a population of just 30 people in the 2021 census. The locality sits within the rainforest hinterland country of the Border Ranges and is part of the broader Kyogle area, which lies around two hours' drive south of Brisbane. The name Cougal is of Aboriginal origin, reflecting the deep Indigenous heritage of the Northern Rivers region.
Cougal's appeal is its extraordinary natural setting — the rugged Border Ranges National Park and surrounding hinterland offer stunning biodiversity, waterfalls, and walking trails. The nearest service centre is Kyogle, approximately 20 kilometres away, where residents access schools, supermarkets, and health services. The Summerland Way provides the main arterial connection linking the area to Lismore, Casino, and the broader Northern Rivers. Those who choose to live here typically do so for a deeply rural, off-the-beaten-track lifestyle surrounded by World Heritage rainforest landscapes.
Cougal falls under postcode 2474 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
- Regional bus — Kyogle / Lismore ~25 min to Kyogle
Commute to Kyogle
🛣️ No regular passenger rail. Lismore is the nearest major centre, approximately 70km south-east via Summerland Way. Casino is ~45km to the south.
A remote rural locality with no local services or public transport. All trips require a private vehicle, typically a 4WD-capable one given the terrain.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Collins Creek Public School ICSEA 9966633 1278 480 Collins Valley Road
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Afterlee Rd
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Kyogle High School ICSEA 91202 6632 1300 Summerland Way
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Kyogle Public School ICSEA 9386632 1200 192 Summerland Way
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02 6632 1988 Groom Street
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2303 Summerland Way
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The Risk Public School ICSEA 8696636 6127 122 Gradys Creek Road
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Barkers Vale Public School ICSEA 9716689 7202 4501 Kyogle Rd
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Wiangaree Public School ICSEA 9326636 2163 23-31 Kunghur Street
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 Cougal by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Cougal Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Cougal" under Suburb