Richmond County is a cadastral county on the New South Wales far north coast, one of the state’s 141 land-title divisions. It lies south of the Richmond River and takes in the Casino district. It was named after Charles Gordon Lennox, Fifth Duke of Richmond (1791-1860).
Key Facts
| State | New South Wales |
|---|---|
| Region | Far north coast, south of the Richmond River |
| Named after | Charles Gordon Lennox, Fifth Duke of Richmond (1791-1860) |
| Principal towns | Casino |
| Local government areas today | Richmond Valley Council; Clarence Valley Council; Ballina Shire |
Parishes in Richmond County
- Barrawanga
- Bundock
- Bungawalbin
- Busby
- Camira
- Coombell
- Darke
- Dobie
- Donaldson
- Doubleduke
- East Casino
- Ellangowan
- Esk
- Evans
- Gibberagee
- Hogarth
- Marsh
- Mongogarie
- Myall
- Myrtle
- Nandabah
- Powerpa
- Richmond
- Riley
- Shannon
- South Ballina
- South Casino
- South Codrington
- Tabbimoble
- Tatham
- West Coraki
- Whiporie
- Wooroowoolgan
- Woram
- Wyandah
- Wyon
Towns and Localities Today
Casino, on the Richmond River, is the county’s main town and the seat of Richmond Valley Council, known for its beef-cattle saleyards. South Casino sits across the river from the town centre. Coraki, at the junction of the Richmond and Wilsons rivers, lies just outside the county in West Coraki parish.
Geography
Richmond County lies south of the Richmond River on the far north coast. Neighbouring counties are Buller, Rous, Drake and Clarence, with the Pacific Ocean forming its eastern edge. Rich alluvial flats along the river once carried extensive sugarcane and dairy farming, and coastal parishes take in Evans Head and the lower Richmond estuary.
History
Richmond County is one of 141 cadastral divisions used for land titles across New South Wales. It carries the name of Charles Gordon Lennox, Fifth Duke of Richmond, a British statesman who served as Colonial Secretary in the early 19th century. Cedar-getters worked the Richmond River scrub from the 1840s, and Casino grew as a river port and later a railhead for the district’s dairy and beef trade.
FAQ
Is Richmond County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Richmond County remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function. Richmond Valley, Clarence Valley and Ballina councils run local services today.
What is Richmond County named after?
It is named after Charles Gordon Lennox, Fifth Duke of Richmond, a 19th-century British statesman.
What is the main town in Richmond County?
Casino, on the Richmond River, is the county’s largest town and a regional cattle-saleyards centre.
Which local council covers Richmond County?
Richmond Valley Council covers most of the county, with Clarence Valley and Ballina Shire covering smaller parishes.