Booyong, 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 Booyong, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Booyong |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Byron Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.75142 |
| Longitude | 153.44921 |
| Population | 82 |
| Density | 8.6 /km² |
| Area | 9.6 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 2480 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 608 km north-northeast |
Booyong is a locality in the Byron Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 82. The locality covers an area of 9.6 km², giving a population density of about 8.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 608 km north-northeast of Sydney. Booyong is located at 28.7514°S, 153.4492°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2480. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Booyong rests in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, a landscape painted with the emerald hues of dairy pastures and the deeper greens of pockets of subtropical rainforest. It lies 75.9 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 176°T), and is situated 14.6 km north-west of Ballina. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile soil, a constant reminder of the land's generosity, and the sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, seems to filter through the canopy with a warm, golden quality, casting long shadows that stretch and soften the contours of the terrain. The winding country roads, often bordered by vibrant bougainvillea and the sturdy forms of ancient fig trees, invite a slower pace, a contemplative journey through a place that feels both settled and alive, where the distant murmur of unseen creeks provides a constant, soothing soundtrack.
Historically, Booyong's story is deeply intertwined with the rich volcanic soils that have long sustained its agricultural heart, particularly dairy farming, an industry that continues to shape its identity and the familiar sight of contented cows grazing under the wide Australian sky. The legacy of early selectors, who carved their livelihoods from the dense bushland, can still be felt in the sturdy farmhouses and the sense of enduring connection to the land. While tourism has become a significant part of the wider region's economy, Booyong itself retains a quiet focus on its rural roots, with local markets and small businesses offering a glimpse into the everyday commerce of a community that values its productive earth and the natural beauty that surrounds it.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Booyong, 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 Booyong, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Booyong includes the postcode (2480), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Byron Shire 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 Booyong 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. |