Black Mountain, 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 Black Mountain, in the Armidale Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Black Mountain |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Armidale Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.32905 |
| Longitude | 151.69499 |
| Population | 289 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 222.8 km² |
| Elevation | 1328 m |
| Postcode | 2365 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 396 km north |
Black Mountain is a locality in the Armidale Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 289. The locality covers an area of 222.8 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 1328 m above sea level. It lies approximately 396 km north of Sydney. Black Mountain is located at 30.3290°S, 151.6950°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2365. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Black Mountain rises from the undulating countryside, a broad, rounded mass cloaked in the deep greens of eucalyptus and the softer hues of native grasses. It lies 19.2 km north of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 7°T), and is situated 13.2 km south-south-east of Guyra. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of gum leaves, particularly potent after a rainfall, and the light at dusk often paints the western slopes in shades of rose and amethyst. Sheep graze on pastures that stretch towards the horizon, their white fleeces like scattered clouds against the muted greens and browns of the land. The terrain itself is a study in gentle slopes and broad valleys, a landscape shaped by ancient forces that have left their mark in the rich, red soil.
The story of Black Mountain is intertwined with the pastoral heritage of the region, a legacy that continues to define its character and economy. For generations, the land has supported hardy sheep and cattle, their wool and meat finding their way to markets far and wide. Evidence of this enduring connection to the land can be seen in the weathered fences that trace property lines and the sturdy farmhouses that dot the landscape, each with its own quiet history. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, a growing appreciation for the natural beauty of Black Mountain is drawing a new kind of traveller, one seeking the tranquillity and wide-open spaces that this part of New South Wales offers in abundance.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Black Mountain, 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 Black Mountain, in the Armidale Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Black Mountain includes the postcode (2365), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Armidale Regional 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 Black Mountain 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. |