Tenterfield, 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 Tenterfield, in the Tenterfield Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Tenterfield |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tenterfield Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.09438 |
| Longitude | 152.03917 |
| Population | 4,107 |
| Density | 5.9 /km² |
| Area | 690.7 km² |
| Elevation | 849 m |
| Postcode | 2372 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 537 km north |
Tenterfield is a locality in the Tenterfield Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,107. The locality covers an area of 690.7 km², giving a population density of about 5.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 849 m above sea level. It lies approximately 537 km north of Sydney. Tenterfield is located at 29.0944°S, 152.0392°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2372. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Tenterfield rests in a high country embrace, where the air, crisp with the scent of eucalyptus, carries the subtle perfume of distant pine plantations. It lies 160.3 km north-north-east of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 13°T), and is situated 42.5 km south-south-east of Glen Aplin. The land here is a study in gentle ascents and broad sweeps, the rolling hills giving way to plains that stretch towards the horizon, their colours shifting with the passing sun from pale gold to a deep, bruised purple at dusk. Ancient granite outcrops, weathered by millennia, stand like silent sentinels against the vast Australian sky, their surfaces textured by lichen and the passage of time. The surrounding landscape, a patchwork of emerald pastures and darker woodlands, whispers of a robust natural heritage, a place where the earth exhales its enduring strength.
The echoes of a rich past are woven through Tenterfield's character, a legacy shaped by pioneering spirit and the bounty of the land. Once a vital stop on the overland route, its history is etched in the sturdy granite buildings that line the main street, a testament to the aspirations of early settlers. The local economy, historically rooted in grazing and agriculture, now finds a new vigour in tourism, drawing travellers to its heritage charm and the natural beauty of its surroundings, including the nearby national parks that offer sanctuary to native wildlife. It's a place where the pace of life allows for contemplation, where the morning mist can linger in the valleys, and the quiet hum of the town centre speaks of a community deeply connected to its origins.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tenterfield, 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 Tenterfield, in the Tenterfield Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tenterfield includes the postcode (2372), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tenterfield Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Tenterfield 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. |