Barkers Vale, 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 Barkers Vale, in the Kyogle Council local government area.
| Locality | Barkers Vale |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Kyogle Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.53281 |
| Longitude | 153.11858 |
| Population | 163 |
| Density | 6.3 /km² |
| Area | 26.0 km² |
| Elevation | 212 m |
| Postcode | 2474 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 620 km north-northeast |
Barkers Vale is a locality in the Kyogle Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 163. The locality covers an area of 26.0 km², giving a population density of about 6.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 212 m above sea level. It lies approximately 620 km north-northeast of Sydney. Barkers Vale is located at 28.5328°S, 153.1186°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2474. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Barkers Vale rests in a verdant embrace, where the rolling foothills of the McPherson Range begin their quiet conversation with the sky. It lies 57.9 km south-south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 207°T), and is situated 13.0 km west-north-west of Nimbin. The landscape here is a tapestry of deep greens, from the lush pastures that cup the homesteads to the dense canopy of rainforest that clings to the steeper slopes, a place where the air itself seems to hold the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus. Sunlight, when it breaks through the morning mist, paints the valley in hues of soft gold, illuminating the winding tracks that lead deeper into its sheltered folds. The very character of Barkers Vale is etched in the gentle curve of its hills and the murmur of unseen creeks, a place that invites contemplation rather than haste.
This secluded valley whispers tales of its past, a history intertwined with the hardy spirit of those who first carved a life from its rich soil. The local economy has long been anchored by the land, with cattle grazing on the fertile pastures forming the backbone of its sustenance, a tradition that continues to define the rhythm of life in Barkers Vale. Evidence of earlier endeavours, perhaps old logging tracks or forgotten homestead sites, can still be glimpsed by the keen eye, hinting at a time when the valley was a frontier for pioneers. The sheer abundance of rainfall, a blessing for the farmers, also feeds the numerous small waterways that thread through the landscape, contributing to the vibrant, almost subtropical feel of this particular corner of the region.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Barkers Vale, 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 Barkers Vale, in the Kyogle Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Barkers Vale includes the postcode (2474), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Kyogle 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 Barkers Vale 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. |