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Upper Mongogarie

NSW 2470 • New South Wales

24
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
97.70 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteNorthern RiversAgriculturalAffordable

About Upper Mongogarie

Upper Mongogarie is a remote rural locality in the Richmond Valley of far northern New South Wales, within postcode 2470, located approximately 40 kilometres west of Casino. With a population of just 24 at the 2021 census across 97.7 square kilometres, it is an extremely sparsely settled area of rolling pastoral country and remnant Big Scrub rainforest in the upper Richmond River catchment.

Life in Upper Mongogarie revolves around cattle grazing on large rural properties in the lush Northern Rivers hinterland. There are no services within the locality — residents rely entirely on Casino for shopping, schools, and amenities. The area appeals to farming families and those seeking extreme rural privacy on affordable acreage in one of NSW's greenest and most fertile regions.

Upper Mongogarie falls under postcode 2470 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2470
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.97°, 152.80°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
97.70 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Casino Station
40 km
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Commute to Casino

Distance
40 km
By Train
N/A — drive to Casino for rail
By Bus
N/A — no bus service
By Car (Peak)
35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30 min

🛣️ Casino is the nearest town with rail. Lismore is about 50 min. Unsealed roads in parts.

Walkability Car Essential

No footpaths, shops, or services. Completely car-dependent rural locality.

🛒 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 Upper Mongogarie by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Upper Mongogarie Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
24
▲ 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

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