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New Italy

NSW 2472 • New South Wales

249
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
71.75 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricHeritageSemi-Rural

About New Italy

New Italy is a small rural locality in the Richmond Valley region of northern New South Wales, situated on the Pacific Highway approximately 15 kilometres south of Woodburn and 70 kilometres north of Grafton, within the Richmond Valley Council area. With a 2021 Census population of 249 residents spread across 71.7 square kilometres, it is a quiet, sparsely settled agricultural community. The locality is steeped in history as Australia's first Italian settlement, established in 1882 when immigrants from the Veneto region of northern Italy took up farming land in the Northern Rivers district.

The area's centrepiece is the New Italy Museum complex on the Pacific Highway, which features a Cultural Pavilion, the Tastes of New Italy Café, a glass-blowing workshop, and an Italian gift shop celebrating the heritage of Italian settlers in the Northern Rivers. Surrounding land is characterised by cane fields, wetlands, and state forest, with the Bungawalbyn wetlands to the west. The locality appeals to heritage travellers and those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle within reach of Byron Bay to the north and the services of Lismore to the south.

New Italy falls under postcode 2472 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2472
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.16°, 153.30°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
71.75 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Greyhound/coach services — Brisbane, Sydney (Pacific Highway corridor) Varies

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
680 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
7-8 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
7-8 hours

🛣️ Located on the Pacific Highway. Nearest major service town is Grafton (~70 km south) or Lismore (~50 km south-west).

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs; the only local destination is the New Italy Museum complex

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 New Italy by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View New Italy Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
249
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Italy known for? +

New Italy is best known as the site of Australia's first Italian settlement, established in 1882 by immigrants from the Veneto region of northern Italy. Today, the New Italy Museum complex on the Pacific Highway celebrates this heritage with a cultural pavilion, café, and glass-blowing workshop.

How far is New Italy from Sydney? +

New Italy is approximately 680 kilometres north of Sydney, making it a 7–8 hour drive via the Pacific Highway.

Does New Italy have public transport? +

New Italy has no rail service. Long-distance coaches on the Pacific Highway corridor (such as Greyhound) pass through the area, but a car is essential for day-to-day living.

What is the population of New Italy? +

According to the 2021 Census, New Italy has a population of 249 residents, making it a very small and sparsely settled rural locality across 71.7 square kilometres.

Is New Italy a good place to live? +

New Italy suits those seeking a quiet, deeply rural lifestyle in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. Residents value the natural surrounds and community heritage, though all services, shopping, and healthcare require travel to Woodburn, Grafton, or Lismore.

What is the postcode for New Italy? +

The postcode for New Italy, NSW is 2472.