Carroll, 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 Carroll, in the Gunnedah Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Carroll |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Gunnedah Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.00364 |
| Longitude | 150.44521 |
| Population | 319 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 250.9 km² |
| Elevation | 282 m |
| Postcode | 2340 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 327 km north-northwest |
Carroll is a locality in the Gunnedah Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 319. The locality covers an area of 250.9 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 282 m above sea level. It lies approximately 327 km north-northwest of Sydney. Carroll is located at 31.0036°S, 150.4452°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2340. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Carroll rests under a vast, often brilliant blue sky, where the land rises gently towards the west, a subtle shift from the flatter plains to the south. It lies 47.4 km west-north-west of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 282°T), and is situated 22.4 km east of Gunnedah. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and ochres, punctuated by the silver-grey of eucalyptus leaves that rustle with a dry whisper in the persistent breeze. Patches of stubborn scrub cling to the slightly elevated ground, testament to the resilience of native flora in this semi-arid environment, while the occasional, robust homestead stands as a solitary sentinel against the wide horizon. The air itself carries a certain stillness, a quietude that allows the distant bleating of sheep or the low rumble of a passing ute to travel further than one might expect, painting a picture of a place unhurried, where the land dictates the pace of life.
The story of Carroll is intrinsically linked to the rich soils and reliable pastures that have sustained generations of graziers. For decades, the local economy has been largely defined by sheep and cattle farming, the woolsheds and stockyards silent witnesses to a time when the clip of wool and the lowing of cattle were the dominant sounds. While agriculture remains a bedrock, the diversification of local enterprise is a quiet evolution, with some residents finding opportunities in small-scale rural services or the burgeoning tourism that occasionally drifts in from neighbouring centres seeking a taste of authentic country life. The nearby Namoi River, though often a gentle flow, is the lifeblood of this region, its banks a ribbon of denser vegetation that contrasts with the more open country, hinting at the enduring connection between Carroll and the water that shapes its existence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Carroll, 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 Carroll, in the Gunnedah Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Carroll includes the postcode (2340), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Gunnedah 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 Carroll 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. |