Bangalow, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bangalow, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Bangalow |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Byron Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.68055 |
| Longitude | 153.52078 |
| Population | 1,980 |
| Density | 82.2 /km² |
| Area | 24.1 km² |
| Elevation | 60 m |
| Postcode | 2479 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 617 km north-northeast |
Bangalow is a locality in the Byron Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,980. The locality covers an area of 24.1 km², giving a population density of about 82.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 60 m above sea level. It lies approximately 617 km north-northeast of Sydney. Bangalow is located at 28.6806°S, 153.5208°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2479. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bangalow sits in a fold of the coastal hinterland, where the air carries the sweet, damp scent of rainforest and rich, dark soil. It lies 69.0 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 169°T), and is situated 10.1 km west-south-west of Byron Bay. Rolling hills, cloaked in a dense tapestry of green, cradle the town, their slopes often softened by a morning mist that clings like a fine veil. The landscape here is a study in verdant abundance, with towering ancient fig trees and the vibrant flash of tropical birds offering constant reminders of the subtropical embrace. Even the sunlight seems to filter through the canopy with a particular gentleness, casting dappled patterns on the winding roads that lead into and out of Bangalow.
This is a place shaped by the fertile earth and a history of agricultural enterprise. Once a thriving hub for dairy farming, the rich pastures still bear the imprint of those days, though the economy has diversified significantly. Today, Bangalow is a magnet for artisans and independent boutiques, its main street a charming collection of Federation-era buildings housing galleries, cafes, and unique shops that draw visitors from far and wide. The spirit of innovation seems to mingle with the lingering echoes of its pastoral past, creating a distinctive character that is both sophisticated and deeply rooted in the land. The rhythm of life here feels unhurried, a gentle counterpoint to the bustling coast just a short drive away.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bangalow, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Bangalow, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bangalow includes the postcode (2479), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Byron Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bangalow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |