Coutts Crossing, 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 Coutts Crossing, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Coutts Crossing |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Clarence Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.85682 |
| Longitude | 152.89825 |
| Population | 1,046 |
| Density | 17.7 /km² |
| Area | 59.2 km² |
| Elevation | 33 m |
| Postcode | 2460 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 474 km north-northeast |
Coutts Crossing is a locality in the Clarence Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,046. The locality covers an area of 59.2 km², giving a population density of about 17.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 33 m above sea level. It lies approximately 474 km north-northeast of Sydney. Coutts Crossing is located at 29.8568°S, 152.8982°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2460. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Coutts Crossing rests in a wide, sun-kissed embrace of the Clarence Valley, where the land softens from the rugged hinterland into fertile plains. It lies 54.8 km north-north-west of Coffs Harbour, NSW (from Coffs Harbour, NSW: bearing 336°T), and is situated 19.9 km south of Grafton. The air here carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and the subtle perfume of flowering gums, a gentle reminder of the surrounding bushland. Cattle graze placidly in emerald paddocks, their forms softened by the hazy, golden light that often drapes the landscape, and the wide ribbon of the Clarence River, a constant presence, murmurs its secrets as it journeys towards the sea. The sky above Coutts Crossing is a vast canvas, frequently painted with dramatic cloud formations that gather and dissipate with the rhythm of the seasons, casting shifting patterns of light and shadow across the undulating terrain.
The story of Coutts Crossing is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, a legacy built on the rich alluvial soils deposited by the Clarence River over millennia. For generations, farming and grazing have shaped the character of this place, with families tending their land and contributing to the enduring spirit of the community. Local businesses, often family-run, cater to the everyday needs of residents, their presence a quiet testament to the enduring strength of local enterprise. The nearby waters of the Clarence River, a vital artery for transport and recreation, continue to hold a significant place in the life of Coutts Crossing, offering opportunities for fishing and a connection to the natural world that defines the valley.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coutts Crossing, 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 Coutts Crossing, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Coutts Crossing includes the postcode (2460), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Clarence Valley 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 Coutts Crossing 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. |