Koonorigan
NSW 2480 • New South Wales
About Koonorigan
Koonorigan is a small rural locality in the Lismore City Council area of the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within postcode 2480, located approximately 15 kilometres north of Lismore. With a population of 332 at the 2021 census across 38.2 square kilometres, it sits in the green, rolling hinterland of the former Big Scrub subtropical rainforest area. The locality features a mix of macadamia plantations, cattle farms, and rural residential properties.
Koonorigan offers a lush, subtropical rural lifestyle in the Northern Rivers hinterland with panoramic views across the green valleys to the coast. The area is known for macadamia and avocado farming, with remnant patches of the once-vast Big Scrub rainforest nearby. Residents enjoy proximity to Lismore's services and Southern Cross University while living on spacious rural properties. The locality attracts tree-changers, small-scale farmers, and families seeking affordable acreage in a stunning natural setting.
Koonorigan 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
Bus Services
- Northern Rivers Buslines — Lismore 20 min
Commute to Lismore
🛣️ Lismore is the nearest city. Byron Bay is about 50 min. Ballina airport is 40 min.
No shops, footpaths, or services. Rural hinterland requiring a car.
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 Koonorigan by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Koonorigan Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Koonorigan" under Suburb