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| Locality | Boonal |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Gwydir Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.75933 |
| Longitude | 150.54147 |
| Population | 51 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 266.3 km² |
| Elevation | 237 m |
| Postcode | 2409 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 572 km north |
Boonal is a locality in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 51. The locality covers an area of 266.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 237 m above sea level. It lies approximately 572 km north of Sydney. Boonal is located at 28.7593°S, 150.5415°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2409. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Boonal lies under a vast, sweeping sky, where the land rolls with a patient, ancient rhythm. It lies 192.0 km south-west of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 226°T), and is situated 42.2 km south-south-east of Goondiwindi. The terrain here is a study in muted colours, ochre and dusty green dominating the landscape, broken occasionally by the startling white of bleached timber and the deep, shadowed clefts of dry creeks. Sun-baked earth, cracked like old leather, stretches towards horizons that seem impossibly distant, a place where the air itself feels warmed by the sun’s lingering gaze. The sparse vegetation, hardy and resolute, clings to the soil – eucalypts with their peeling bark and tough, wiry grasses that rustle with a dry whisper in the breeze. The character of Boonal is etched into this landscape, a quiet endurance reflected in the very shape of the country.
The history of Boonal is deeply entwined with the cycles of the land and the resilience of those who worked it. Once, this country echoed with the clatter of sheep’s hooves, the fleece a vital currency that shaped the fortunes of the region, and while grazing remains a cornerstone, the economic landscape has broadened. There's a subtle hum of activity, a testament to adaptation, with some landholders exploring new avenues, perhaps a diversification into fodder crops or a more niche agricultural pursuit. The local economy, while not bustling, possesses a steady pulse, a quiet determination that has seen Boonal endure through changing times. The sense of place is palpable, a quiet dignity that doesn't shout its presence but rather reveals itself in the enduring spirit of the land and its people.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Boonal, New South Wales. 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 Boonal, in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Boonal includes the postcode (2409), 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 Boonal is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |