Clovass, 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 Clovass, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Clovass |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Richmond Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.86438 |
| Longitude | 153.15678 |
| Area | 12.9 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 2470 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 586 km north-northeast |
Clovass is a locality in the Richmond Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 12.9 km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 586 km north-northeast of Sydney. Clovass is located at 28.8644°S, 153.1568°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2470. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Clovass rests on a gentle incline, where the rich, ochre soil of the Richmond Valley begins its slow descent towards the coast. It lies 91.2 km south-south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 195°T), and is situated 12.2 km east of Casino. The air here carries a faint, sweet scent of ripening sugarcane, a perfume that mingles with the saline tang from the distant Pacific. Paddocks of emerald green, punctuated by the darker, more intense hues of scattered gum trees, stretch out under a sky that often unfolds in vast, cerulean expanses, occasionally brushed with the soft grey of approaching rain clouds. Farmhouses, weathered by decades of sun and wind, dot the landscape, their verandas offering shade and a quiet contemplation of the rolling terrain.
The story of Clovass is deeply entwined with the sugar industry, a legacy evident in the sturdy, old mills that once hummed with activity and the vast fields that still yield their sweet harvest. Early settlers carved their livelihoods from this fertile land, their perseverance etched into the very character of the place. While the rhythm of the sugar cane trains has softened, a quiet industriousness persists. Local businesses, many family-owned for generations, cater to the needs of the surrounding farms and the steady trickle of travellers seeking a moment's respite. The nearby Richmond River, a vital artery for the region, whispers tales of earlier times, its waters reflecting the verdant banks and the enduring spirit of Clovass.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Clovass, 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 Clovass, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Clovass includes the postcode (2470), 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 Clovass 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. |