Barraba, 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 Barraba, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Barraba |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tamworth Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.3861 |
| Longitude | 150.55745 |
| Population | 1,362 |
| Density | 2.6 /km² |
| Area | 523.5 km² |
| Elevation | 493 m |
| Postcode | 2347 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 392 km north |
Barraba is a locality in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,362. The locality covers an area of 523.5 km², giving a population density of about 2.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 493 m above sea level. It lies approximately 392 km north of Sydney. Barraba is located at 30.3861°S, 150.5574°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2347. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Barraba rests in a wide, sun-drenched valley where the sky often seems to stretch to infinity, a canvas of shifting blues and greys. It lies 86.4 km north-north-west of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 335°T), and is situated 41.5 km north-north-west of Manilla. The land here rolls with a gentle, determined grace, the rich, ochre-red soil giving way to stretches of emerald green where crops thrive and the silvery sheen of eucalyptus foliage rustles in the persistent breeze. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of dry grass and distant livestock, and the light that spills over the horizon at dusk paints the landscape in hues of rose and soft gold, imbuing the scene with a quiet, enduring beauty. The Barraba range, a low, weathered spine of hills, forms a protective, almost maternal embrace around the town, their slopes a patchwork of scrub and hardy native grasses.
Barraba’s character is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of the region, its economy historically built on the wool of sheep and the beef from cattle that graze these fertile plains. The town itself, a collection of sturdy brick buildings and broad, tree-lined streets, speaks of a past where prosperity was measured in bales and herds, a legacy still evident in the well-maintained federation-era architecture that lends a timeless quality to its centre. Remnants of a past mining boom, though now largely dormant, whisper stories of fervent activity and the hardy souls who sought their fortune beneath the earth, a chapter that shaped the resilience of the community. Today, agriculture remains the bedrock, but Barraba is also carving out a niche in tourism, drawing visitors with its tranquil atmosphere, its proximity to natural wonders, and a burgeoning arts scene that celebrates the unique spirit of this northern New South Wales locale.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Barraba, 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 Barraba, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Barraba includes the postcode (2347), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tamworth Regional 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 Barraba 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. |