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Rivertree

NSW 2372 • New South Wales

10
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
175.73 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableHistoric
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About Rivertree

Rivertree is a small rural locality in the Tenterfield Shire of the New England region of New South Wales, located in the far north of the state near the Queensland border. The area is characterised by its position along mountain stream valleys of the Great Dividing Range, with the Severn River and its tributaries flowing through the surrounding landscape. Rivertree sits within a sparsely populated part of northern New England, known for its cool-climate farming and scenic mountain country.

The Rivertree locality offers a peaceful bush lifestyle with limited facilities, attracting those who value seclusion and natural surroundings. The area is popular with recreational fishers and bushwalkers exploring the Gibraltar Range and Washpool national parks nearby. Tenterfield, approximately 50 kilometres away, serves as the nearest service centre providing schools, shops, and medical care. Rivertree is best suited to those embracing a self-reliant rural lifestyle in a beautiful highland setting.

Rivertree falls under postcode 2372 and is governed by the Tenterfield Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Lismore electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2372
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Tenterfield
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.08°, 152.00°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
175.73 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2372

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2372, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$29,717
Median 2023–24
$37,085
▲ 24.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$46,904

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2372; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
750 km
By Train
No local rail; Armidale (~160 km south) is the nearest major rail hub
By Car (Peak)
Approx 8 hours via New England Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 8 hours via New England Highway

🛣️ Extremely remote; private vehicle essential. Nearest services in Tenterfield (~50 km).

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote mountain locality; vehicle required for all services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
10
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
508.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
437.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
367.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
183.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Tenterfield →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rivertree NSW located? +

Rivertree is a small rural locality in the Tenterfield Shire, New England region of NSW, situated in the mountains near the Queensland border, about 750 km north of Sydney.

What national parks are near Rivertree? +

Rivertree is close to Gibraltar Range National Park and Washpool National Park, offering excellent bushwalking, camping, and wildlife experiences in the New England highlands.

What is the nearest town to Rivertree NSW? +

Tenterfield is the nearest major town to Rivertree, approximately 50 kilometres away, providing shops, schools, medical services, and other essential facilities.

Is Rivertree a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Rivertree is part of the Tenterfield 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.

What is the population of Rivertree? +

Rivertree had a population of 10 at the 2021 Census.