Bendemeer, 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 Bendemeer, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Bendemeer |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tamworth Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.80364 |
| Longitude | 151.1757 |
| Population | 481 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 542.6 km² |
| Elevation | 827 m |
| Postcode | 2355 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 341 km north |
Bendemeer is a locality in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 481. The locality covers an area of 542.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 827 m above sea level. It lies approximately 341 km north of Sydney. Bendemeer is located at 30.8036°S, 151.1757°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2355. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bendemeer rests in a broad, sun-kissed valley where the land begins its gentle rise towards higher country. It lies 39.7 km north-east of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 36°T), and is situated 20.2 km north-east of Moonbi. The countryside around Bendemeer is a patchwork of emerald pastures and golden wheat crops, bisected by the meandering arms of the Mooki River, its water a silken ribbon under the expansive sky. Here, the air carries a crispness, particularly in the early mornings, hinting at the cool nights that follow warm days, and the distant hills, cloaked in a soft, hazy blue, seem to hold the secrets of the land. The scattered stands of gum trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, stand sentinel over the fields, their leaves rustling with a dry, whispery sound that seems to echo the passing of seasons.
The story of Bendemeer is deeply entwined with the pastoral history of the region, its origins tied to the rich grazing lands that first attracted settlers. For generations, sheep have been the lifeblood of this place, their wool a fine commodity that travelled far from this quiet corner of the countryside, a silent testament to the enduring connection between the land and its people. Even now, the hum of agricultural machinery can be heard in the distance, a modern echo of the enduring agricultural economy that continues to shape Bendemeer. The local hotel, a sturdy brick building that has witnessed decades of change, serves as a gathering point, a place where tales are exchanged and the simple rhythm of rural life unfolds, the scent of woodsmoke and freshly mown grass a constant, comforting presence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bendemeer, 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 Bendemeer, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bendemeer includes the postcode (2355), 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 Bendemeer 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. |