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Green Pigeon

NSW 2474 • New South Wales

176
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
40.08 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHinterlandQuietAffordableBushland
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About Green Pigeon

Green Pigeon is a small rural locality and village in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Kyogle Council local government area approximately 17 kilometres south-west of the town of Kyogle. The locality covers around 40 square kilometres of rolling hinterland country near the foothills of the McPherson and Richmond Ranges, sharing the 2474 postcode with Kyogle. With a population of 176 residents and a median household income below the state average, Green Pigeon is a modest agricultural community on the edge of World Heritage-listed rainforest country.

The surrounding landscape is a mix of cattle grazing land, subtropical bushland, and remnant rainforest patches characteristic of the Northern Rivers hinterland. Residents rely on Kyogle town for services including supermarkets, schools, and health facilities, while the broader region offers access to the Border Ranges National Park and the World Heritage rainforests of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. Green Pigeon appeals to those drawn to a quiet rural lifestyle close to exceptional natural scenery, with the peaceful character typical of small Northern Rivers communities.

Green Pigeon falls under postcode 2474 and is governed by the Kyogle 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
2474
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Kyogle
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.50°, 152.89°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
40.08 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2474

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2474, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$33,379
Median 2023–24
$42,063
▲ 26.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$50,734

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2474; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Kyogle Approx 20-25 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
185 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 30 min - 3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 15 min - 2 hr 30 min

🛣️ Lismore is the nearest regional centre (~65 km); Brisbane is accessible via the Pacific Motorway

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural village with no local commercial services; a car is necessary for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
176
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
156.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
156.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
240 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
229.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Kyogle →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Green Pigeon known for? +

Green Pigeon is known for its quiet rural character and location on the edge of the Northern Rivers hinterland, close to the Border Ranges National Park and the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia.

How far is Green Pigeon from Brisbane? +

Green Pigeon is approximately 185 kilometres south of Brisbane CBD, a drive of around 2.5 to 3 hours via the Pacific Motorway and local roads.

Does Green Pigeon have public transport? +

Public transport in Green Pigeon is very limited. There is no rail service; residents rely on a car for most trips, with the town of Kyogle (17 km away) being the nearest service centre.

What is the population of Green Pigeon? +

According to the 2021 Census, Green Pigeon has a population of 176 people, making it one of the smaller localities in the Kyogle Council area.

Is Green Pigeon a good place to live? +

Green Pigeon suits those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle surrounded by hinterland scenery and close to World Heritage rainforests, while accepting the trade-off of limited local services and reliance on a car.

What is the postcode for Green Pigeon? +

The postcode for Green Pigeon is 2474, which it shares with the nearby town of Kyogle.

Is Green Pigeon a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Green Pigeon is part of the Kyogle 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.