Rural North West
About the profile areas
The 2023 Estimated Resident Population for Rural North West is 3,015, with a population density of 19.31 persons per square km.
Location and boundaries
Rural North West is bounded by Tweed Shire in the north and west, Tweed Valley Way, the Pacific Highway and the localities of Ocean Shores and Mullumbimby in the east, and the localities of Montecollum, Goonengerry, Upper Coopers Creek, Whian Whian and Nightcap in the south.
Important
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Population3,015 2023 ABS ERP |
Land area156.1 square km |
Population density19.31 persons per square km |
Settlement history
Settlement of the area dates from the mid 1800s, with land used mainly for farming. Population was minimal until the late 1800s, with growth through to the early 1900s, particularly in Billinudgel. The population gradually increased during the 1970s and 1980s. The population fluctuated slightly between 1991 and 2011, a result of small changes in dwelling stock, dwelling occupancy rates and the average number of persons living in each dwelling.
Major features
- Major features of the area include Mount Jerusalem National Park,
- Inner Pocket Nature Reserve,
- Wanganui Gorge and two schools.
Included areas
- Rural North West encompasses the localities of Billinudgel,
- Huonbrook,
- Koonyum Range,
- Main Arm,
- Middle Pocket,
- Mullumbimby Creek,
- Palmwoods,
- The Pocket,
- Upper Main Arm,
- Upper Wilsons Creek,
- Wanganui,
- Wilsons Creek and Yelgun.