Ballengarra, 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 Ballengarra, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area.
| Locality | Ballengarra |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Port Macquarie-Hastings Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.31256 |
| Longitude | 152.70133 |
| Population | 94 |
| Density | 4.0 /km² |
| Area | 23.4 km² |
| Elevation | 30 m |
| Postcode | 2441 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 317 km north-northeast |
Ballengarra is a locality in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 94. The locality covers an area of 23.4 km², giving a population density of about 4.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 30 m above sea level. It lies approximately 317 km north-northeast of Sydney. Ballengarra is located at 31.3126°S, 152.7013°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2441. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Ballengarra rests in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, where the rich, ochre soil slopes towards the meandering Manning River. It lies 24.8 km north-west of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 312°T), and is situated 7.2 km west-north-west of Telegraph Point. The air here carries a sweet, earthy scent, a blend of damp pasture and the subtle perfume of flowering gums that dot the landscape, their rough bark a testament to the sun and rain. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-soft cloud cover, casts a luminous glow on the emerald fields, making the distant haze of the Great Dividing Range seem almost ethereal. Cattle graze placidly, their silhouettes stark against the verdant backdrop, and the occasional call of a kookaburra punctuates the quiet hum of the day.
The story of Ballengarra is etched into the very contours of its land, a narrative of early settlers drawn by the fertile river flats and the promise of sustenance. For generations, farming and grazing have been the lifeblood of this locality, the land yielding its bounty through careful cultivation and enduring hard work. While the wider region has seen shifts in its economic focus, with neighbouring areas embracing tourism and other industries, Ballengarra retains a steadfast connection to its agricultural roots. The local hall, a simple, sturdy structure, still serves as the heart of the community, hosting gatherings that echo the traditions of those who first carved a life from this country, and the river itself, a constant, flowing presence, remains a vital artery, a silent witness to the passage of time.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ballengarra, 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 Ballengarra, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Ballengarra includes the postcode (2441), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Port Macquarie-Hastings 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 Ballengarra 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. |