Barrington, 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 Barrington, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Barrington |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.9978 |
| Longitude | 151.88769 |
| Population | 355 |
| Density | 5.6 /km² |
| Area | 63.9 km² |
| Elevation | 107 m |
| Postcode | 2422 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 218 km north-northeast |
Barrington is a locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 355. The locality covers an area of 63.9 km², giving a population density of about 5.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 107 m above sea level. It lies approximately 218 km north-northeast of Sydney. Barrington is located at 31.9978°S, 151.8877°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2422. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Barrington spills out onto a landscape of gentle slopes and fertile valleys, a place where the very air seems to hum with the quiet industry of the land. It lies 87.9 km north-north-east of Maitland, NSW (from Maitland, NSW: bearing 21°T), and is situated 7.2 km west-north-west of Gloucester. The Barrington Tops, a majestic backdrop, loom with their ancient, forested peaks, their summits often veiled in a soft, ethereal mist that lends a dreamlike quality to the horizon. Here, rolling hills, painted in shades of emerald and gold depending on the season, give way to meandering creeks that whisper secrets to the smooth, grey river stones. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the fields in a warm, honeyed wash, illuminating the sturdy trunks of gum trees and casting long, dancing shadows that stretch towards the darkening sky. The scent of damp earth and sun-baked grass mingles, a comforting perfume that speaks of growth and quiet abundance.
This is a region with a history etched into its very soil, a place where the bounty of the land has shaped its destiny for generations. For many years, dairy farming has been the lifeblood of Barrington, its verdant pastures supporting healthy herds that contribute to the region's reputation for quality produce. Beyond the dairy cows, there's a scattering of smaller holdings, where families cultivate vegetables and raise livestock, their efforts a testament to the enduring connection between people and the earth. The nearby waterways, fed by the higher reaches of the Barrington Tops, offer a cool respite and a vital resource, their clear waters reflecting the ever-changing skies. While the pace of life here is unhurried, there's a palpable sense of purpose, a quiet determination that has seen Barrington thrive, its character shaped by the resilience of its people and the generosity of its natural surroundings.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Barrington, 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 Barrington, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Barrington includes the postcode (2422), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Coast 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 Barrington 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. |