Cougal, 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 Cougal, in the Kyogle Council local government area.
| Locality | Cougal |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Kyogle Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.36019 |
| Longitude | 152.9827 |
| Population | 39 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 35.9 km² |
| Elevation | 200 m |
| Postcode | 2474 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 635 km north-northeast |
Cougal is a locality in the Kyogle Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 39. The locality covers an area of 35.9 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 200 m above sea level. It lies approximately 635 km north-northeast of Sydney. Cougal is located at 28.3602°S, 152.9827°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2474. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cougal rests in the verdant embrace of the Richmond Valley, where the land rises and falls in generous folds, cloaked in a rich tapestry of rainforest and eucalypt. It lies 51.4 km south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 231°T), and is situated 28.9 km north of Geneva. The air here carries the damp, earthy perfume of decaying leaves and the sharp, clean scent of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness. Creeks, often no more than a whisper of water over smooth, moss-covered stones, thread their way through the landscape, feeding into larger waterways that eventually find their path towards the coast. Sunlight, filtered through the dense canopy, paints shifting patterns on the forest floor, creating an atmosphere of profound quietude, broken only by the calls of unseen birds or the rustle of a passing wallaby. The terrain is rugged, the hills steep and often shrouded in mist during the cooler mornings, lending a sense of ancient mystery to the region.
Historically, Cougal was a place shaped by the relentless rhythm of the cedar cutters and later, the dairy farmers who sought fertile ground amongst the hills. The economy, once reliant on the timber trade that carved a path through the dense forests, has largely shifted to agriculture, with cattle grazing a prominent feature of the undulating pastures. Nearby national parks, guardians of the ancient rainforests, now draw visitors seeking the solace of nature and the chance to explore walking tracks that meander through towering ferns and ancient fig trees. The spirit of Cougal is one of resilience, a quiet strength born from generations who worked the land and lived in harmony with its wild beauty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cougal, 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 Cougal, in the Kyogle Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cougal 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 Cougal 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. |