Upper Tooloom
NSW 2475 • New South Wales
About Upper Tooloom
Upper Tooloom is a small rural locality in the Kyogle area of the Northern Rivers NSW, situated approximately 770 kilometres from Sydney CBD. With a 2021 Census population of around 55 to 60 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming community covering a significant area of land. The locality covers approximately 252 square kilometres of timbered hill country in the upper Richmond River headwaters area.
The nearest town of Kyogle, approximately 30 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. The region is known for its rainforest remnants and proximity to the World Heritage Gondwana Rainforests in the Border Ranges. There is no public transport serving Upper Tooloom; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.
Upper Tooloom falls under postcode 2475 and is governed by the Tenterfield 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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Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular service — N/A N/A
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; Kyogle is nearest service centre
Rural locality with no local shops or services; car required for all errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Urbenville Public School ICSEA 95929 Welch Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Tenterfield Local Government Area, which contains Upper Tooloom. 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)