Cobbadah, 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 Cobbadah, in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Cobbadah |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Gwydir Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.20205 |
| Longitude | 150.56744 |
| Population | 89 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 240.9 km² |
| Elevation | 544 m |
| Postcode | 2347 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 412 km north |
Cobbadah is a locality in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 89. The locality covers an area of 240.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 544 m above sea level. It lies approximately 412 km north of Sydney. Cobbadah is located at 30.2020°S, 150.5674°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2347. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cobbadah lies at a quiet crossroads where the ochre earth meets a sky of boundless blue. It lies 105.0 km north-north-west of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 341°T), and is situated 20.5 km north of Barraba. The land here rolls with a gentle, patient grace, punctuated by stands of hardy timber that seem to whisper secrets of the wind. Here, the air carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked grasses and the faintest trace of distant livestock, a fragrance that clings to the traveller long after they have passed. The terrain, a broad expanse of subtle rises and dips, offers a panorama that shifts with the sun's slow journey, from the pale, almost silver light of morning to the deep, burnished gold of evening.
The story of Cobbadah is one of resilience and a connection to the land that has sustained it through generations. Originally a place of significance for Indigenous custodians, its more recent history is intertwined with the pastoral leases that opened up this country for grazing. Sheep and cattle have long been the lifeblood of Cobbadah's economy, their presence shaping the very character of the landscape with well-worn tracks and scattered woolsheds. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the flock and herd, a steady, unhurried pulse that contrasts with the clamour of more hurried places. While not a hub of grand monuments, the subtle beauty of its wide skies and the quiet strength of its people are its most enduring features, a testament to a life lived in harmony with the Australian bush.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cobbadah, 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 Cobbadah, in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cobbadah includes the postcode (2347), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Gwydir 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 Cobbadah 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. |