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Kungala

NSW 2460 • New South Wales

145
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
47.73 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Kungala

Kungala is a small rural locality in the Clarence Valley of northern New South Wales, situated approximately 30 km south of Grafton. With a population of just 145, it is a quiet farming community set among the rolling hills and creek systems of the Clarence Valley hinterland. The locality sits within Clarence Valley Council and is part of the federal electorate of Page. Its character is defined by agriculture, large rural landholdings, and the North Coast railway line that runs through the area.

Life in Kungala revolves around the land, with most residents engaged in or connected to primary industries such as grazing and cropping. The community is small and tight-knit, with nearby Grafton providing the nearest major services, schools, and shopping. The North Coast railway passes through the district, though the closest station for regular services is at Grafton. The locality appeals to those seeking a genuine rural lifestyle away from urban pressures, with the rich Clarence Valley landscape as a backdrop.

Kungala falls under postcode 2460 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 Northern Tablelands electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2460
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Clarence Valley
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Northern Tablelands
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.32°, 153.27°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
47.73 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2460

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2460, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,571
Median 2023–24
$49,663
▲ 22.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,261

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2460; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Grafton Station
30 km
N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
660 km
By Train
N/A – regional only
By Car (Peak)
7 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
6.5 hours

🛣️ Kungala is a remote rural locality; Grafton is the nearest service centre

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality; no pedestrian infrastructure

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
145
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
460.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
333.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 6.1%
Non-DV assault
503.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
5.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
373 / 100k
2yr Down 17.1% 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Clarence Valley →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kungala, NSW? +

Kungala is a rural locality in the Clarence Valley of northern NSW, located approximately 30 km south of Grafton along the North Coast railway corridor.

What LGA is Kungala in? +

Kungala falls within Clarence Valley Council, which covers a large area of the Clarence Valley region in northern NSW.

What is the population of Kungala? +

Kungala had a population of 145 according to the 2016 Census, making it one of the smaller localities in the Clarence Valley.

Is Kungala a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kungala is part of the Clarence Valley 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.