Collins Creek, 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 Collins Creek, in the Kyogle Council local government area.
| Locality | Collins Creek |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Kyogle Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.48139 |
| Longitude | 153.03417 |
| Population | 125 |
| Density | 3.7 /km² |
| Area | 33.5 km² |
| Elevation | 136 m |
| Postcode | 2474 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 624 km north-northeast |
Collins Creek is a locality in the Kyogle Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 125. The locality covers an area of 33.5 km², giving a population density of about 3.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 136 m above sea level. It lies approximately 624 km north-northeast of Sydney. Collins Creek is located at 28.4814°S, 153.0342°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2474. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Collins Creek flows through a landscape of rolling hills, where the rich, red soil is a testament to the ancient volcanic origins of the region. It lies 57.6 km south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 217°T), and is situated 17.4 km north of Kyogle. The air here carries a perpetual freshness, a blend of damp earth and the sweet scent of eucalyptus that filters down from the surrounding rainforests, a verdant cloak that seems to hold the very breath of the land. Here and there, the dense green canopy breaks to reveal glimpses of cleared pastures, speckled with the white dots of grazing cattle, their patient presence a quiet counterpoint to the wilder immensity of the bush. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, takes on a honeyed quality, bathing the creeks and valleys in a warm, diffused glow that softens the edges of the world.
The story of Collins Creek is deeply entwined with the history of dairy farming, a tradition that has shaped its character and economy for generations. The fertile land, nourished by the creek and its tributaries, proved ideal for dairy herds, and the rhythm of milking and cream collection became the heartbeat of the locality. Evidence of this pastoral legacy can still be seen in the scattered, weathered farmhouses and the well-worn tracks that crisscross the paddocks. While the economic landscape has diversified somewhat, with a growing appreciation for the area’s natural beauty attracting a trickle of tourism, the enduring spirit of the farming community remains. The creek itself, a ribbon of cool, clear water, is more than just a geographical feature; it is a lifeline, a source of sustenance, and a constant reminder of the enduring connection between the people and their land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Collins Creek, 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 Collins Creek, in the Kyogle Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Collins Creek 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 Collins Creek 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. |