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Kilgin

NSW 2472 • New South Wales

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
11.52 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSubtropicalSemi-Rural
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About Kilgin

Kilgin is a small rural locality on the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, situated approximately 720 kilometres north of Sydney near the town of Casino in the Richmond Valley. The locality covers around 12 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. The area lies in the subtropical farming country of the Richmond River catchment, known for beef cattle, dairying, and the Richmond Valley's agricultural heritage.

Casino, approximately 15 kilometres to the west, is the main service centre for the Richmond Valley, providing a hospital, schools, supermarkets, and a railway station on the North Coast Line. The town is celebrated as the Beef Capital of Australia. The broader Northern Rivers region is popular for its subtropical climate, natural beauty, and food culture. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves Kilgin.

Kilgin falls under postcode 2472 and is governed by the Lismore 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
2472
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Lismore
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.16°, 153.30°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
11.52 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2472

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2472 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$48,357
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$55,765

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2472; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Casino
15 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
720 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Casino (approx. 15 km) to Sydney; approx. 9 hours
By Car (Peak)
8.5–9 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
8.5 hours

🛣️ Pacific Highway provides road access; Casino has rail connections north and south

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Casino.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
▲ 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 Kilgin. 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

What is Kilgin known for? +

Kilgin is a subtropical farming locality near Casino in the Richmond Valley, surrounded by the beef and dairy country of a district that celebrates its agricultural heritage as the Beef Capital of Australia.

How far is Kilgin from Sydney CBD? +

Kilgin is approximately 720 kilometres north of Sydney CBD, around 8.5 to 9 hours by road via the Pacific Highway.

Does Kilgin have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Kilgin. NSW TrainLink trains operate from Casino station (approximately 15 km west) to Sydney and Brisbane.

What is the population of Kilgin? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kilgin has a population of approximately 59 residents, a small farming locality near Casino in the Northern Rivers.

Is Kilgin a good place to live? +

Kilgin suits those seeking a subtropical farming lifestyle near Casino, with rail connections and the broader Northern Rivers region's lifestyle appeal close by.

What is the postcode for Kilgin? +

The postcode for Kilgin, NSW is 2472.

Is Kilgin a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kilgin 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.