Bingara, 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 Bingara, in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Bingara |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Gwydir Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.83422 |
| Longitude | 150.54943 |
| Population | 1,435 |
| Density | 6.0 /km² |
| Area | 239.6 km² |
| Elevation | 302 m |
| Postcode | 2404 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 453 km north |
Bingara is a locality in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,435. The locality covers an area of 239.6 km², giving a population density of about 6.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 302 m above sea level. It lies approximately 453 km north of Sydney. Bingara is located at 29.8342°S, 150.5494°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2404. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bingara rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the Gwydir River, a ribbon of silver in the dry seasons, shapes the land. It lies 130.9 km north-west of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 304°T), and is situated 29.1 km south-west of Delungra. The surrounding country, a muted palette of ochre and olive, rolls gently towards distant, hazy hills, their crests softened by the afternoon light. Here, the air carries the scent of dry grass and the subtle, sweet perfume of eucalyptus, a constant companion to the quiet hum of life. The earth itself, a rich, reddish loam, speaks of generations of cultivation and the enduring strength of the land.
This is a place where history is etched not in grand monuments, but in the weathered timber of old buildings and the stories whispered by the riverbanks. Bingara’s beginnings are tied to the pastoral runs that once dominated this region, the wool industry a bedrock upon which the community was built. Today, while grazing and agriculture remain vital, a burgeoning tourism sector, drawn by the town's unique attractions and the promise of a slower pace, adds a new layer to its economic fabric. The iconic Bingara Gorge, a natural amphitheatre carved by the river over millennia, stands as a silent witness to the passage of time, a place of quiet contemplation and enduring beauty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bingara, 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 Bingara, in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bingara includes the postcode (2404), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Gwydir 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 Bingara 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. |