Kippenduff
NSW 2469 • New South Wales
About Kippenduff
Kippenduff is a remote rural locality in the Richmond Valley region of northern New South Wales, within the Kyogle Local Government Area. The locality covers over 115 square kilometres of hinterland terrain and had a population of just 17 at the 2021 census, making it one of the most sparsely settled localities in the Northern Rivers region. It lies in the hilly country between the Northern Rivers coastal lowlands and the ranges bordering Queensland. The locality falls within the federal electorate of Page and the NSW state electorate of Lismore.
Kippenduff sits in rugged Northern Rivers hinterland, characterised by forest, bushland and scattered grazing properties. Access to services requires travel to Casino (approximately 80 kilometres east) for everyday needs, or Lismore for major services. The region offers outstanding natural environment including potential access to rainforest areas near the Queensland border ranges. Its deep isolation makes it best suited to self-sufficient rural landholders who value privacy and connection to the natural landscape.
Kippenduff 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
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Casino
🛣️ Extremely car-dependent with no public transport. Lismore (~100 km east) serves as the main regional centre for healthcare and major services. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is approximately 125 km east.
One of the most remote localities in Northern Rivers NSW. No services within the locality — a private vehicle is the only practical means of transport.
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 Kippenduff. 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)
