The Riverina, located in NSW, is the largest citrus growing region in Australia with approximately 8, 510 hectares of planted citrus, accounting for 30 percent of citrus in Australia*. The Riverina is also the largest production region for oranges and grapefruits in Australia.
The Riverina region includes communities such as Griffith, Leeton and Hillston.
(Pictured: Manager of Clear Lake Citrus in the Riverina NSW 2020)
Other citrus growing regions in NSW include central NSW, hosting towns such as Moree, Gunnedah, Bourke, Narromine and Forbes. And the east coast with towns like Gosford and Lismore.
Central NSW has significant plantings in common oranges (mainly Salustiana and Hamlin) in addition to some Valencia and navel plantings.
The east coast predominantly grows Washington navels, Eureka lemons and Valencia oranges.
(Pictured: Hillston Citrus 2014 NSW)
*2020 Census (latest data)
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