Bentley, 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 Bentley, in the Lismore City Council local government area.
| Locality | Bentley |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lismore City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.73715 |
| Longitude | 153.09288 |
| Population | 197 |
| Density | 2.8 /km² |
| Area | 71.3 km² |
| Elevation | 41 m |
| Postcode | 2480 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 598 km north-northeast |
Bentley is a locality in the Lismore City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 197. The locality covers an area of 71.3 km², giving a population density of about 2.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 41 m above sea level. It lies approximately 598 km north-northeast of Sydney. Bentley is located at 28.7371°S, 153.0929°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2480. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bentley lies in a landscape where the rich, red earth, a legacy of ancient volcanic activity, gently slopes towards the western edge of the Northern Rivers region. It lies 79.7 km south-south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 201°T), and is situated 14.0 km north-north-east of Casino. Here, the air carries the subtle sweetness of ripening cane and the damp, earthy scent of the nearby Kyogle Range, its verdant slopes often softened by a fine mist that clings to the upper reaches like a whisper. The country is a patchwork of verdant pastures and meticulously tended sugarcane fields, punctuated by stands of towering eucalypts whose leaves rustle with a dry, papery sound in the breeze. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, languid shadows that stretch across the fields, painting the land in hues of ochre and deep emerald.
The story of Bentley is deeply intertwined with the sugar industry, a tradition that has shaped its character and economy for generations, with the rhythmic hum of processing plants once a constant soundtrack to local life. While the direct processing has shifted, the cultivation of sugarcane remains a cornerstone, its broad, green leaves a familiar sight against the horizon, a testament to the enduring agricultural heart of the locality. Beyond the fields, the influence of the broader Northern Rivers economy is felt, with many residents finding work in neighbouring centres or contributing to the burgeoning tourism that draws visitors to the region's natural beauty and vibrant arts scene. The soil here, fertile and generous, has always been the primary source of sustenance and identity for Bentley, fostering a quiet resilience and a deep connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bentley, 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 Bentley, in the Lismore City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bentley includes the postcode (2480), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lismore City 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 Bentley 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. |