Bulldog
NSW 2469 • New South Wales
About Bulldog
Bulldog is a very small rural locality in northern New South Wales, situated in the Richmond Valley area at coordinates approximately 29.3°S, 153.0°E, around 40 kilometres south-east of Casino. With a population of just 15 people recorded in the 2021 Census, it is one of the most sparsely populated localities in NSW, covering an area of approximately 36.7 square kilometres. The locality falls within the federal electorate of Page and is surrounded by the hinterland hills and agricultural land characteristic of the Northern Rivers region. It shares its postcode 2469 with Casino and the broader Richmond Valley.
Life in Bulldog is quintessentially rural, with residents living on large farming and grazing properties amid Northern Rivers hinterland landscapes. The region is known for its lush green hills, subtropical vegetation, and cattle and dairy farming. Everyday services, schools, and shopping are accessed in Casino, the major service centre for the Richmond Valley, or in the coastal towns of the Northern Rivers. The Northern Rivers hinterland offers a relaxed lifestyle with proximity to some of NSW's most beautiful national parks and a growing alternative-lifestyle community across the broader region.
Bulldog falls under postcode 2469 and is governed by the Clarence Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Page, while state elections fall under the Lismore electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2469
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2469 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2469; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Casino CBD
🛣️ Car essential; unsealed rural roads likely in parts; Lismore (~65km) is the nearest regional centre
Extremely remote rural locality; no public transport or footpaths; vehicle essential for all trips
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bonalbo Central School ICSEA 7916665 1205 Yabbra St
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Chatsworth Island Public School ICSEA 9776646 4346 Chatsworth Island Rd
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Drake Public School ICSEA 92802 6737 6677 Allison Street
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Mummulgum Public School ICSEA 8816664 7205 Bruxner Hwy
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Old Bonalbo Public School ICSEA 7766665 3124 Duck Creek Road
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Rappville Public School ICSEA 8966661 7109 Lyons Street
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Tabulam Public School ICSEA 7756666 1219 Clarence St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Clarence Valley Local Government Area, which contains Bulldog. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)
