Northern Rivers

Home to 310,857 people the Northern Rivers is gifted with productive soils, excellent growing climate, beautiful beaches, education and creative population. The region includes the Tweed, Byron, Ballina, Clarence Valley, Richmond Valley, Lismore and Kyogle Council areas of northern New South Wales that are defined by the Clarence, Richmond and Tweed Rivers covering approximately 20,732 sq km.

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Population

310,857

Area

20,732 km²

123,320 total jobs with GRP of $17.3B
Source: AEC Group DataAu 2020-21

Top 5 Industries by Employment

Healthcare, Residential Care & Social Assistance

20,582

Retail Trade

14,573

Education & Training

12,202

Accommodation & Food

11,425

Construction

11,707

Mullumbimby © RDA Northern Rivers
Sunset Trawler © RDA Northern Rivers
Macadamia Farm © RDA Northern Rivers
Ice Cream Manufacture © Northern Rivers RDA

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The data on this page is indicative of the region and subject to change.