Cawongla, 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 Cawongla, in the Kyogle Council local government area.
| Locality | Cawongla |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Kyogle Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.60436 |
| Longitude | 153.0942 |
| Population | 195 |
| Density | 5.4 /km² |
| Area | 35.9 km² |
| Elevation | 117 m |
| Postcode | 2474 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 612 km north-northeast |
Cawongla is a locality in the Kyogle Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 195. The locality covers an area of 35.9 km², giving a population density of about 5.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 117 m above sea level. It lies approximately 612 km north-northeast of Sydney. Cawongla is located at 28.6044°S, 153.0942°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2474. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cawongla rests in a verdant embrace, a tapestry of rolling hills that cradle it gently, their slopes often softened by a persistent, pearly mist that clings to the gum trees like fine lace. It lies 66.1 km south-south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 206°T), and is situated 8.7 km east-north-east of Kyogle. The air here carries a peculiar, earthy sweetness, a blend of damp soil and the subtle perfume of eucalypts, and the distant bleating of sheep sometimes drifts on the breeze, a gentle punctuation to the quietude. Sunlight, when it breaks through, seems to possess a peculiar softness, painting the landscape in hues of muted gold and deep, mossy green, a light that feels ancient and enduring. The terrain itself rises and falls with a quiet grace, the roads winding like ribbons unspooled across the land, each bend revealing another vista of undulating pastures and scattered farmhouses, their corrugated iron roofs catching the light with a humble gleam.
The story of Cawongla is one deeply rooted in the land, its economy historically tethered to the rich soil that yields bountiful dairy produce and prime cattle. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons and the needs of the farm, a tradition that continues to shape its character, even as change whispers at its edges. The Kyogle Council area, of which Cawongla is a part, is known for its fertile valleys and its proximity to the ancient rainforests of the McPherson Range, a natural heritage that draws a different kind of visitor, one seeking the cool, dappled light of the forest and the vibrant chorus of unseen birds. While not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling commerce, Cawongla holds a quiet dignity, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have chosen to call this peaceful corner of New South Wales home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cawongla, 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 Cawongla, in the Kyogle Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cawongla includes the postcode (2474), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Kyogle 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 Cawongla 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. |