Backmede, 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 Backmede, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Backmede |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Richmond Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.76124 |
| Longitude | 153.02618 |
| Population | 151 |
| Density | 5.1 /km² |
| Area | 29.6 km² |
| Elevation | 59 m |
| Postcode | 2470 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 594 km north-northeast |
Backmede is a locality in the Richmond Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 151. The locality covers an area of 29.6 km², giving a population density of about 5.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 59 m above sea level. It lies approximately 594 km north-northeast of Sydney. Backmede is located at 28.7612°S, 153.0262°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2470. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Backmede rests in a broad, fertile valley where the Richmond River, a vein of silver tracing its way through the landscape, nourishes the rich alluvial soil. It lies 84.7 km south-south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 205°T), and is situated 10.1 km north of Casino. Rolling hills, softened by the emerald blush of pastureland and the darker, brooding greens of scattered eucalyptus, gently cradle the settlement. The air here carries a perpetual scent of damp earth and sun-warmed grass, particularly potent after a summer rain. Distant ridges, hazy with the heat of the day, frame the horizon, their contours blurring into the vast, pale blue sky. The occasional flash of white wings from a soaring raptor marks the quiet expanse, a silent guardian of this sun-drenched country.
This is a place built on the patient work of the land, its economy historically tied to the bounty of dairy farms and grazing properties that stretch outwards like a quilt. The legacy of these agricultural pursuits is etched into the very character of Backmede, evident in the sturdy, functional architecture of its older buildings and the quiet hum of machinery in the early mornings. While beef cattle still graze the verdant paddocks, a growing appreciation for boutique agriculture, particularly vineyards and orchards, has begun to colour the local landscape with new promise. The Richmond River, once a vital artery for transport, now offers serene opportunities for recreation, its banks a favoured spot for quiet contemplation and the occasional angler seeking a peaceful afternoon.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Backmede, 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 Backmede, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Backmede includes the postcode (2470), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Richmond 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 Backmede 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. |