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Rivertree

NSW 2372 • New South Wales

10
Population (2021)
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Median Income
175.73 km²
Area
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Median Rent
RuralAffordableHistoric

About Rivertree

Rivertree is a small rural locality in the Tenterfield Shire of the New England region of New South Wales, located in the far north of the state near the Queensland border. The area is characterised by its position along mountain stream valleys of the Great Dividing Range, with the Severn River and its tributaries flowing through the surrounding landscape. Rivertree sits within a sparsely populated part of northern New England, known for its cool-climate farming and scenic mountain country.

The Rivertree locality offers a peaceful bush lifestyle with limited facilities, attracting those who value seclusion and natural surroundings. The area is popular with recreational fishers and bushwalkers exploring the Gibraltar Range and Washpool national parks nearby. Tenterfield, approximately 50 kilometres away, serves as the nearest service centre providing schools, shops, and medical care. Rivertree is best suited to those embracing a self-reliant rural lifestyle in a beautiful highland setting.

Rivertree falls under postcode 2372 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2372
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.08°, 152.00°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
175.73 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
750 km
By Train
No local rail; Armidale (~160 km south) is the nearest major rail hub
By Car (Peak)
Approx 8 hours via New England Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 8 hours via New England Highway

🛣️ Extremely remote; private vehicle essential. Nearest services in Tenterfield (~50 km).

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote mountain locality; vehicle required for all services

🛒 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 Rivertree by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Rivertree Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
10
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
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Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rivertree NSW located? +

Rivertree is a small rural locality in the Tenterfield Shire, New England region of NSW, situated in the mountains near the Queensland border, about 750 km north of Sydney.

What national parks are near Rivertree? +

Rivertree is close to Gibraltar Range National Park and Washpool National Park, offering excellent bushwalking, camping, and wildlife experiences in the New England highlands.

What is the nearest town to Rivertree NSW? +

Tenterfield is the nearest major town to Rivertree, approximately 50 kilometres away, providing shops, schools, medical services, and other essential facilities.