Woodenbong, 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 Woodenbong, in the Tenterfield Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Woodenbong |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tenterfield Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.37975 |
| Longitude | 152.58495 |
| Population | 381 |
| Density | 4.4 /km² |
| Area | 86.5 km² |
| Elevation | 411 m |
| Postcode | 2476 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 624 km north-northeast |
Woodenbong is a locality in the Tenterfield Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 381. The locality covers an area of 86.5 km², giving a population density of about 4.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 411 m above sea level. It lies approximately 624 km north-northeast of Sydney. Woodenbong is located at 28.3798°S, 152.5849°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2476. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Woodenbong rests in a landscape sculpted by the slow, patient work of water and time, where the rich red earth of the northern New South Wales tablelands yields to rolling hills. It lies 86.2 km west-south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 246°T), and is situated 28.1 km east of Killarney. The air here carries the scent of eucalyptus and damp soil, a subtle perfume that deepens as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of lavender and rose. Broadleaf trees stand sentinel along the verges of quiet roads, their leaves catching the light like countless tiny mirrors, while the distant hum of unseen machinery hints at the working heart of this place. Here, the sky feels vast and generous, a canvas for the passing clouds, and the silence is a palpable presence, broken only by the occasional call of a kookaburra or the rustle of wind through the grass.
The story of Woodenbong is one of resilience and resourcefulness, a legacy woven from the threads of farming and grazing that have long defined its economy. Once a vital stop for travellers traversing the region, its fertile lands have supported generations of families who have coaxed sustenance from the soil, their efforts etched into the very character of the district. While the land continues to be a cornerstone, a quiet tourism has begun to bloom, drawing visitors to its natural beauty and the unhurried rhythm of life. Look closely, and you might see the remnants of older ways, a weathered fence post or a forgotten track, whispering tales of a past that continues to inform the present character of Woodenbong.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woodenbong, 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 Woodenbong, in the Tenterfield Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Woodenbong includes the postcode (2476), 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 Woodenbong 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. |