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Upper Mongogarie

NSW 2470 • New South Wales

24
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
97.70 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteNorthern RiversAgriculturalAffordable
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About Upper Mongogarie

Upper Mongogarie is a remote rural locality in the Richmond Valley of far northern New South Wales, within postcode 2470, located approximately 40 kilometres west of Casino. With a population of just 24 at the 2021 census across 97.7 square kilometres, it is an extremely sparsely settled area of rolling pastoral country and remnant Big Scrub rainforest in the upper Richmond River catchment.

Life in Upper Mongogarie revolves around cattle grazing on large rural properties in the lush Northern Rivers hinterland. There are no services within the locality — residents rely entirely on Casino for shopping, schools, and amenities. The area appeals to farming families and those seeking extreme rural privacy on affordable acreage in one of NSW's greenest and most fertile regions.

Upper Mongogarie 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
-28.97°, 152.80°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
97.70 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 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

Nearest Train Stations

Casino Station
40 km
N/A

Commute to Casino

Distance
40 km
By Train
N/A — drive to Casino for rail
By Bus
N/A — no bus service
By Car (Peak)
35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30 min

🛣️ Casino is the nearest town with rail. Lismore is about 50 min. Unsealed roads in parts.

Walkability Car Essential

No footpaths, shops, or services. Completely car-dependent rural locality.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
24
▲ 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 Upper Mongogarie. 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 Upper Mongogarie known for? +

Upper Mongogarie is known for cattle grazing on large rural properties in the lush Northern Rivers hinterland of New South Wales. It is a deeply rural locality with no village services, valued for its wide open spaces and pastoral character.

How far is Upper Mongogarie from Casino? +

Upper Mongogarie is approximately 40 kilometres from Casino, the nearest major service town in the Richmond Valley, with a drive time of around 45-50 minutes via rural roads.

Does Upper Mongogarie have public transport? +

Upper Mongogarie has no public transport. The area is entirely car-dependent, with Casino or Kyogle providing the nearest essential services.

What is the population of Upper Mongogarie? +

According to the 2021 Census, Upper Mongogarie has a population of approximately 24 residents, reflecting its character as a very sparsely populated rural locality in the Richmond Valley.

Is Upper Mongogarie a good place to live? +

Upper Mongogarie suits those fully committed to a remote pastoral lifestyle in the Northern Rivers hinterland. It offers privacy, space, and farming opportunities but requires long drives to access services and urban amenities.

What is the postcode for Upper Mongogarie? +

The postcode for Upper Mongogarie is 2470.

Is Upper Mongogarie a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Upper Mongogarie 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.