Berrigal, 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 Berrigal, in the Moree Plains Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Berrigal |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Moree Plains Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.96981 |
| Longitude | 150.10091 |
| Population | 37 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 323.4 km² |
| Elevation | 503 m |
| Postcode | 2390 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 446 km north-northwest |
Berrigal is a locality in the Moree Plains Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 37. The locality covers an area of 323.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 503 m above sea level. It lies approximately 446 km north-northwest of Sydney. Berrigal is located at 29.9698°S, 150.1009°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2390. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Berrigal rests upon a wide, flat expanse, the land stretching out in an almost unbroken canvas under an immense sky. It lies 148.1 km north-north-west of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 327°T), and is situated 41.4 km north-east of Narrabri. Here, the earth is a rich, ochreous red, a colour that deepens with the afternoon sun and seems to absorb the very light. Sparse, hardy vegetation, mostly resilient grasses and the occasional hardy scrub, clings to the soil, offering a muted palette against the vibrant earth. The air itself carries a dry warmth, a constant hum of insect life a counterpoint to the profound stillness that can descend, particularly as the day begins to cool. The horizon, often a sharp, unwavering line, seems to hold a promise of limitless distance, a feeling amplified by the sheer, unadorned openness of the landscape that defines Berrigal.
The story of Berrigal is written in the soil and the seasons, a narrative of resilience and adaptation tied to the cycles of agriculture. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, primarily through the cultivation of grains that stretch across the plains like a golden sea when ripe. Grazing also plays a significant role, with hardy sheep and cattle finding sustenance in the tough grasses, their presence a familiar punctuation mark against the expansive backdrop. The economy of Berrigal is intrinsically linked to these primary industries, with the fortunes of the district waxing and waning with the rainfall and the market prices for its produce. While not a place of grand monuments, the quiet diligence of its people, their deep understanding of the land and its demands, forms the enduring character of Berrigal, a subtle testament to a life lived in close communion with the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Berrigal, 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 Berrigal, in the Moree Plains Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Berrigal includes the postcode (2390), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Moree Plains Shire 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 Berrigal 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. |