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Backmede

NSW 2470 • New South Wales

153
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
29.49 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Backmede

Backmede is a small rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, located approximately 20 km north-east of Casino in the Richmond Valley local government area. Spanning about 29 km² of rolling farmland and native bushland, the area is home to around 153 residents living on rural lifestyle and farming properties. The locality sits within the productive agricultural hinterland between Casino and Kyogle, characterised by dairy farming, beef cattle grazing and subtropical vegetation. Its remote and unhurried atmosphere is typical of the deep Northern Rivers interior.

Life in Backmede revolves around the land, with most residents engaged in farming or travelling to Casino for work and services. Casino — the self-proclaimed beef capital of Australia — provides schools, supermarkets, health services and a hospital for the surrounding district. The countryside offers rural recreation including fishing on Richmond River tributaries, birdwatching and exploring nearby state forests. Backmede appeals to those seeking an affordable rural lifestyle within reach of Casino and the broader Northern Rivers region.

Backmede falls under postcode 2470 and is governed by the Richmond Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Page, while state elections fall under the Lismore electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2470
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Richmond Valley
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.93°, 152.75°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
29.49 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Backmede for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.3M
5 sales · vs 2024 n/a

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2470

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2470, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$42,053
Median 2023–24
$50,592
▲ 20.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,723

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2470; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coach services — Casino / Lismore 30-40 min to Casino

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
750 km
By Train
No direct rail; nearest station Casino (~20 km) on the North Coast Line
By Car (Peak)
20-25 min to Casino
By Car (Off-Peak)
20 min to Casino

🛣️ Car essential. Casino provides the closest rail link (Sydney-Brisbane XPT/Intercity services).

Walkability Rural — Car Essential

No walkable services locally; car required for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
153
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Richmond Valley Local Government Area, which contains Backmede. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
493.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
397.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 6.5%
Non-DV assault
632 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
8.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
288.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Richmond Valley →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Backmede located? +

Backmede is a rural locality approximately 20 km north-east of Casino in the Richmond Valley area of northern New South Wales.

What is the population of Backmede? +

According to the 2021 Census, Backmede has a population of 153 residents.

What is the nearest town to Backmede? +

Casino is the nearest major town, approximately 20 km to the south-west, providing shops, schools and health services for the district.

What is the postcode for Backmede? +

Backmede shares the 2470 postcode with Casino and several surrounding Northern Rivers localities.

What is the median house price in Backmede? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,300,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Backmede a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Backmede is part of the Richmond Valley LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.