Blue Knob, 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 Blue Knob, in the Lismore City Council local government area.
| Locality | Blue Knob |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lismore City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.54864 |
| Longitude | 153.19598 |
| Population | 221 |
| Density | 11.1 /km² |
| Area | 19.8 km² |
| Elevation | 210 m |
| Postcode | 2480 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 621 km north-northeast |
Blue Knob 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 221. The locality covers an area of 19.8 km², giving a population density of about 11.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 210 m above sea level. It lies approximately 621 km north-northeast of Sydney. Blue Knob is located at 28.5486°S, 153.1960°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2480. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Blue Knob rises from the undulating hills of the Northern Rivers, a place where emerald pastures meet the deep green of ancient rainforest. It lies 56.5 km south-south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 200°T), and is situated 5.6 km north-west of Nimbin. The air here carries the damp, earthy perfume of fertile soil and the faint, sweet scent of flowering native trees, a constant reminder of the lushness that surrounds. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-misty mornings, paints the landscape in a soft, diffused glow, highlighting the textures of the land – the rough bark of towering gums, the velvety softness of moss clinging to weathered rocks, and the neat, geometric lines of farmland carved into the hillsides. The very character of Blue Knob seems to be etched in this interplay of wild growth and settled cultivation, a quiet resilience evident in the way the land both sustains and is shaped by those who call it home.
The history of Blue Knob is as rich and layered as its soil, a narrative woven with the threads of agriculture and a deep connection to the land. For generations, dairy farming has been the backbone of the local economy, the gentle rhythm of milking cows and tending to pastures shaping the daily lives of its inhabitants. This pastoral heritage is visible in the scattered homesteads and the well-worn tracks that crisscross the hills, each a silent testament to the hard work and dedication of those who have worked this ground. Beyond the dairy herds, the fertile volcanic soils also lend themselves to the cultivation of various crops, adding to the diverse agricultural tapestry of the region. The spirit of Blue Knob is one of enduring connection, where the land itself holds stories of past endeavours and the promise of continued sustenance for those who respect its generous bounty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Blue Knob, 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 Blue Knob, in the Lismore City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Blue Knob 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 Blue Knob 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. |