Richmond Valley Council

Richmond Valley
New South Wales
Location in New South Wales
Coordinates28°52′S 153°03′E / 28.867°S 153.050°E / -28.867; 153.050
Population
  • 23,565 (2021)[1]
  • 23,399 (2018 est.)[2]
 • Density7.7237/km2 (20.004/sq mi)
Established21 February 2000 (2000-02-21)
Area3,051 km2 (1,178.0 sq mi)[3]
MayorRobert Mustow (independent)
Council seatCasino
RegionNorthern Rivers
State electorate(s)Clarence
Federal division(s)Page
WebsiteRichmond Valley
LGAs around Richmond Valley:
Kyogle Lismore Ballina
Clarence Valley Richmond Valley Tasman Sea
Clarence Valley Clarence Valley Tasman Sea

Richmond Valley Council (RVC) is a local government area on the Northern Rivers region of north-eastern New South Wales, Australia. RVC services an area of 3,051 square kilometres (1,178 sq mi) and draws its name from the Richmond River, which flows through most of the council area. The area under management is located adjacent to the Bruxner Highway, Pacific Highway, and the North Coast railway line.

It is a rural area for the most part, with most industries involving cattle and crop growing, such as sugar cane, wheat, and pecan plantation.

The mayor of the Richmond Valley Council is Cr. Robert Mustow, an independent politician.[4]

  1. ^ "3218.0 – Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2014–15". Australian Bureau of Statistics. 30 March 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  2. ^ "3218.0 – Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2017–18". Australian Bureau of Statistics. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2019. Estimated resident population (ERP) at 30 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Richmond Valley Council". Department of Local Government. Retrieved 19 November 2006.
  4. ^ "NSW Electoral Commission - Local Government Elections 2016". Archived from the original on 13 October 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2012.

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