Brierfield, 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 Brierfield, in the Bellingen Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Brierfield |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Bellingen Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.51556 |
| Longitude | 152.91789 |
| Population | 332 |
| Density | 6.4 /km² |
| Area | 52.1 km² |
| Elevation | 50 m |
| Postcode | 2454 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 406 km north-northeast |
Brierfield is a locality in the Bellingen Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 332. The locality covers an area of 52.1 km², giving a population density of about 6.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 50 m above sea level. It lies approximately 406 km north-northeast of Sydney. Brierfield is located at 30.5156°S, 152.9179°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2454. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Brierfield unfolds as a quiet settlement where the rich, dark earth of the Bellinger Valley meets the whispering embrace of ancient rainforest. It lies 30.5 km south-west of Coffs Harbour, NSW (from Coffs Harbour, NSW: bearing 221°T), and is situated 7.1 km south-south-east of Bellingen. Rolling hills, cloaked in a tapestry of emerald green, lead the eye towards the distant, hazy blue of the Great Dividing Range, their slopes often softened by a fine mist that seems to linger long after dawn. The air here carries the subtle perfume of damp soil and blooming wildflowers, a scent that clings to the skin like a gentle memory. Along the meandering waterways, the sunlight filters through dense canopy, casting shifting patterns on the water's surface, a fleeting dance of light and shadow that defines the rhythm of the day.
The story of Brierfield is deeply entwined with the fertile lands it occupies, a place where generations have worked the soil, coaxing sustenance from its bounty. Historically, dairy farming and timber milling formed the backbone of its economy, the echoes of those industries still present in the weathered farm sheds and the quiet hum of machinery heard from neighbouring properties. Today, while agriculture continues to play a vital role, Brierfield is also discovering its appeal as a haven for those seeking a connection to nature and a more tranquil pace of life, drawing visitors and new residents alike to its verdant embrace and the promise of a simpler existence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Brierfield, 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 Brierfield, in the Bellingen Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Brierfield includes the postcode (2454), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Bellingen 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 Brierfield 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. |