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Shannon Brook

NSW 2470 • New South Wales

182
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
64.02 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHinterlandBushlandRemote
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About Shannon Brook

Shannon Brook is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated in the Richmond Range hinterland within the Richmond Valley local government area, approximately 50 kilometres south-west of Lismore. The locality spans approximately 64 square kilometres of hilly, largely forested terrain drained by the Shannon Brook — a perennial stream that forms part of the Richmond River catchment, rising on the Richmond Range about 8 kilometres south-west of Myrtle Creek. With a population of 182 residents recorded at the 2021 Census, the area is thinly settled and characterised by small-scale farming, cattle grazing, and semi-rural lifestyle properties.

Shannon Brook offers a secluded hinterland lifestyle surrounded by the lush subtropical landscape of the Richmond Range and Northern Rivers region. The area is celebrated for its natural beauty, with forested ridges, creek valleys, and the broader Northern Rivers outdoor lifestyle close to hand. Residents are drawn to the area for its peace, relative affordability, and connection to nature, with Lismore providing the nearest access to health services, schools, and retail facilities, and the Ballina–Byron Bay coastline within around an hour's drive.

Shannon Brook falls under postcode 2470 and is governed by the Richmond Valley 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
2470
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Richmond Valley
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.93°, 152.75°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
64.02 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Shannon Brook for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$945K
6 sales · vs 2024 n/a

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2470

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2470, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$42,053
Median 2023–24
$50,592
▲ 20.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,723

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2470; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — Lismore / Casino Car required (approx. 45-60 min to Lismore)

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
700 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Casino or Lismore for coach connections
By Car (Peak)
8-9 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
7.5-8.5 hrs

🛣️ Very remote; car essential; Bruxner Highway and Kyogle Road are main local routes

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Remote hinterland locality with no local services; all errands require a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
182
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
493.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
397.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 6.5%
Non-DV assault
632 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
8.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
288.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Richmond Valley →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shannon Brook known for? +

Shannon Brook is known for its quiet, forested hinterland character within the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The locality sits in the Richmond Range, with the Shannon Brook creek — a tributary of the Richmond River — giving the area its name. It attracts those seeking rural privacy and natural landscapes.

How far is Shannon Brook from Lismore? +

Shannon Brook is approximately 50 kilometres south-west of Lismore, making it roughly a 45–60 minute drive depending on the route through the Richmond Range hinterland.

Does Shannon Brook have public transport? +

Shannon Brook has no public transport services. There is no rail or regular bus service to the locality; residents depend entirely on private vehicles for all travel and access to services.

What is the population of Shannon Brook? +

According to the 2021 Census, Shannon Brook has a population of 182 residents across approximately 65 dwellings, reflecting its character as a thinly settled rural hinterland locality.

Is Shannon Brook a good place to live? +

Shannon Brook suits people seeking a secluded rural lifestyle in the subtropical Northern Rivers hinterland. It is best suited to those who value privacy, natural landscapes, and a quiet semi-rural community, and who are comfortable with the distances involved in accessing services in Lismore or Casino.

What is the postcode for Shannon Brook? +

The postcode for Shannon Brook, NSW is 2470, shared with Lismore and surrounding Northern Rivers localities.

What is the median house price in Shannon Brook? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $945,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Shannon Brook a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Shannon Brook is part of the Richmond 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.