Kyogle

NSW 2474 • Rest of NSW

2,248
Population (2021)
$28,132
Median Income
30.13 km²
Area
$280/wk
Median Rent
RuralAffordableHistoricNatureRetirement

About Kyogle

Kyogle is a small rural town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Lismore and 800 kilometres north of Sydney. With a population of around 2,250 and a median age of 47, it serves as the administrative centre for the Kyogle local government area. The town sits on the Richmond River at the foot of the Border Ranges, covering about 30 square kilometres of lush sub-tropical countryside.

Known as the "Gateway to the Rainforests," Kyogle offers a relaxed country lifestyle surrounded by World Heritage-listed national parks and scenic farming land. The town centre features essential services including shops, a hospital, schools, and sporting facilities. It attracts retirees, tree-changers, and those seeking affordable rural living in a picturesque setting. The weekly farmers market and community events reflect a strong sense of local community spirit.

Kyogle falls under postcode 2474 and is governed by Kyogle Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2474
Urban Area
Kyogle
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.64°, 153.01°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
30.13 km²
Elevation
90m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Casino
28 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Northern Rivers Buslines — Lismore 40-50 min
  • Northern Rivers Buslines — Casino 30 min

Commute to Lismore

Distance
30 km
By Train
N/A (no direct train)
By Bus
45 min
By Car (Peak)
35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30 min

🛣️ Nearest train at Casino (28km). Brisbane is ~200km north via Summerland Way.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Town centre is walkable for basic errands, but a car is needed for most daily activities and regional travel.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Kyogle, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Border Loop, North Coast Railway • SHR #01027

🔍 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 Kyogle by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Kyogle Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Kyogle" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$280
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,142
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
47 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2%

18 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,197
Census 2021
2,248
2.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$24,180
Income 2021
$28,132
16.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,865
Born Overseas 177

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 47
  • 2. New Zealand 21
  • 3. Germany 13
  • 4. India 13
  • 5. Papua New Guinea 10
  • 6. Philippines 9
  • 7. Thailand 9
  • 8. United States 9
  • 9. Italy 6
  • 10. Japan 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 912
English 861
Irish 338
Scottish 255
Australian Aboriginal 125
German 95
Italian 30
Indian 23
Dutch 16
Filipino 16

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,594
Both parents born in Australia
200
Both parents born overseas
213
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.9%
No Religion
37.9%
Buddhism
1.3%
Hinduism
0.9%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
117 (5.2%)
5-14 years
319 (14.2%)
15-19 years
112 (5.0%)
20-24 years
100 (4.4%)
25-34 years
185 (8.2%)
35-44 years
222 (9.9%)
45-54 years
227 (10.1%)
55-64 years
314 (14.0%)
65-74 years
309 (13.7%)
75-84 years
203 (9.0%)
85+ years
124 (5.5%)

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