Bungawalbin, 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 Bungawalbin, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Bungawalbin |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Richmond Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.0975 |
| Longitude | 153.17642 |
| Population | 113 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 101.6 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 2471 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 562 km north-northeast |
Bungawalbin is a locality in the Richmond Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 113. The locality covers an area of 101.6 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 562 km north-northeast of Sydney. Bungawalbin is located at 29.0975°S, 153.1764°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2471. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bungawalbin lies under a sky that often softens to the colour of bruised plums at dusk, a painterly wash settling over the undulating country. It lies 116.1 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 190°T), and is situated 23.8 km west of Evans Head. Here, the land breathes with a slow, steady rhythm, a country of broad pastures stitched together with the emerald thread of creeks and the deeper green of scattered timber. The air itself feels substantial, carrying the scent of damp earth and the faintest whisper of salt from the distant coast, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity. The very character of Bungawalbin is etched into the weathered bark of gum trees and the patient lines of fences that trace the contours of the land, a landscape that feels both enduring and alive, where the light can catch the dust motes dancing in the afternoon sun, lending a quiet, almost sacred glow to the ordinary.
The history of Bungawalbin is entwined with the rich alluvial soils that have sustained generations, an economy built on the enduring strength of the land. Dairy herds, their coats dappled with the same light that bathes the fields, are a familiar sight, their steady presence a testament to the region’s agricultural backbone. This is a place where the past is not entirely buried, where the echoes of early settlement can still be heard in the quiet lanes and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture. The Richmond River, a generous artery of life, flows nearby, its waters reflecting the changing seasons and the enduring spirit of the people who call Bungawalbin home. It is a locality that values its connection to the earth, a place where the simple act of watching the clouds drift across the vast expanse feels like a profound engagement with the world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bungawalbin, 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 Bungawalbin, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bungawalbin includes the postcode (2471), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Richmond Valley 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 Bungawalbin 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. |