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Bentley

NSW 2480 • New South Wales

225
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
56.94 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Rural
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About Bentley

Bentley is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, located approximately 23 kilometres north-west of Lismore. It sits within the Richmond Valley Council local government area and covers a quiet stretch of hinterland between the Lismore and Kyogle districts. The 2021 census recorded a population of 225 people across Bentley's green, forested hills and farming properties.

Bentley's character is shaped by its lush Northern Rivers hinterland setting — rolling hills, subtropical vegetation, and a landscape well suited to small-scale agriculture and hobby farming. The community is relaxed and rural, with residents valuing the region's natural beauty and relative privacy from larger urban centres. Lismore serves as the main centre for shopping, healthcare, education, and services, accessible via local roads within about 30 minutes. The area attracts people seeking a semi-rural lifestyle close enough to the Northern Rivers region's rich culture and natural environment.

Bentley falls under postcode 2480 and is governed by the Lismore Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Richmond, while state elections fall under the Lismore electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2480
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Lismore
Federal Electorate
Richmond
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.71°, 153.26°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
56.94 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2480

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2480, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,443
Median 2023–24
$50,499
▲ 21.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,215

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2480; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
750 km
By Train
No direct train; nearest major rail connection at Casino (~60 km) or Lismore via coach
By Car (Peak)
Approx 9 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 8 hr 30 min

🛣️ Lismore (23 km) is the nearest regional centre for services and transport

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural hinterland locality — a vehicle is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
225
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
406.6 / 100k
2yr Down 43.5% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
292.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.1%
Non-DV assault
714.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
22.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
347.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.3%
View all 62 offence types for Lismore →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bentley NSW? +

Bentley is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, approximately 23 km north-west of Lismore in the Richmond Valley Council area.

What LGA is Bentley NSW in? +

Bentley falls within the Richmond Valley Council local government area in northern NSW.

What is Bentley NSW known for? +

Bentley gained broader attention in 2014 as the site of a prolonged community blockade against coal seam gas exploration, which became a landmark moment in the Australian anti-CSG movement.

How far is Bentley NSW from Lismore? +

Bentley is approximately 23 kilometres north-west of Lismore, the main regional centre for the Northern Rivers.

Is Bentley a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bentley is part of the Lismore 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.

What is the population of Bentley? +

Bentley had a population of 225 at the 2021 Census.