Coolatai, 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 Coolatai, in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Coolatai |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Gwydir Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.23686 |
| Longitude | 150.7404 |
| Population | 122 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 491.3 km² |
| Elevation | 383 m |
| Postcode | 2402 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 517 km north |
Coolatai 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 122. The locality covers an area of 491.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 383 m above sea level. It lies approximately 517 km north of Sydney. Coolatai is located at 29.2369°S, 150.7404°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2402. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Coolatai rests on the gentle slopes of the New England Tablelands, where the sky stretches wide and horizons are softened by the pale, dry grasses of grazing country. It lies 166.8 km north-north-west of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 327°T), and is situated 26.2 km north-east of Warialda. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, a sweep of ochre and pale gold under a sun that can be both benevolent and fierce, its light often bleaching the colour from the broad, open paddocks. Scattered stands of ironbark and gum trees offer sparse shade, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper on the breeze that carries the scent of dust and distant woodsmoke. The air itself often feels thin and clear, a bracing tonic that sharpens the senses as the day unfolds.
The story of Coolatai is deeply entwined with the pastoral industry, its very existence a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land for generations. Sheep and cattle are the lifeblood of the surrounding farms, their quiet presence a constant hum beneath the surface of everyday life. While the railway once passed through, its tracks now a ghost of journeys past, the spirit of connection remains, fostered by the close-knit nature of the people who call Coolatai home. This is a place where neighbours know each other's names, and where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of existence, a quiet resilience etched into the very character of the locale.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coolatai, 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 Coolatai, in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Coolatai includes the postcode (2402), 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 Coolatai 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. |