Wollongbar, 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 Wollongbar, in the Ballina Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Wollongbar |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Ballina Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.82016 |
| Longitude | 153.40689 |
| Population | 2,770 |
| Density | 155.4 /km² |
| Area | 17.8 km² |
| Elevation | 172 m |
| Postcode | 2477 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 599 km north-northeast |
Wollongbar is a locality in the Ballina Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,770. The locality covers an area of 17.8 km², giving a population density of about 155.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 172 m above sea level. It lies approximately 599 km north-northeast of Sydney. Wollongbar is located at 28.8202°S, 153.4069°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2477. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Wollongbar rises from the rich, volcanic soils of the Northern Rivers region, its landscape a verdant tapestry of rolling hills that gently slope towards the distant shimmer of the Pacific. It lies 83.4 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 179°T), and is situated 8.5 km east of Goonellabah. The air here carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and blooming subtropical flora, a constant reminder of the fertile embrace of the land. Patches of dense rainforest cling to the steeper inclines, their emerald canopies a stark contrast to the manicured pastures and scattered groves of macadamia and avocado trees that define the surrounding countryside. The light, particularly as it softens in the late afternoon, casts long, languid shadows across the paddocks, bathing the entire scene in a warm, honeyed glow that seems to slow the very passage of time.
The history of Wollongbar is intrinsically linked to the agricultural bounty of its soil, a legacy that continues to shape its local economy and character. Dairy farming once dominated these hills, leaving behind a network of quiet country roads and a community deeply connected to the land. Today, while dairy remains, the diversification into horticulture, particularly the cultivation of macadamias and avocados, has brought a new wave of prosperity and a subtle shift in the rhythm of daily life. The Wollongbar Public School stands as a focal point, a testament to the enduring importance of education in this close-knit locality, while the nearby agricultural research institute hints at the ongoing innovation within its primary industries. The proximity to the coast, though not immediately apparent from the rolling inland terrain, imbues the place with a certain coastal sensibility, a relaxed air that draws families and those seeking a more tranquil existence away from the bustle of larger centres.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wollongbar, 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 Wollongbar, in the Ballina Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Wollongbar includes the postcode (2477), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Ballina 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 Wollongbar 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. |