Coombadjha, 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 Coombadjha, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Coombadjha |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Clarence Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.38608 |
| Longitude | 152.47357 |
| Population | 22 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 194.2 km² |
| Elevation | 61 m |
| Postcode | 2460 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 513 km north-northeast |
Coombadjha is a locality in the Clarence Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 22. The locality covers an area of 194.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 61 m above sea level. It lies approximately 513 km north-northeast of Sydney. Coombadjha is located at 29.3861°S, 152.4736°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2460. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Coombadjha lies cradled in a fold of the Clarence Valley, where the land begins its gentle rise towards the hinterland. It lies 120.3 km north-north-west of Coffs Harbour, NSW (from Coffs Harbour, NSW: bearing 328°T), and is situated 55.6 km north-west of Grafton. The air here carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and the faint, spicy perfume of eucalyptus, particularly potent after a rain. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of green pastures and denser bushland, define the horizon, their shapes softened by the hazy light that often hangs in the sub-tropical air. These slopes, some steep enough to challenge a determined hiker, others smoothed into broad curves, are crisscrossed by the silver threads of creeks and gullies, testament to the constant, patient work of water shaping the terrain. The quality of the light at dusk is particularly remarkable, bathing the landscape in a warm, honeyed glow that seems to linger, deepening the shadows and lending a quiet majesty to the everyday.
Coombadjha's character is tied to the rhythm of the land and the enterprises it supports. Historically, the valley has been a place of farming and grazing, with cattle and dairy herds dotting the lower slopes, their distant lowing a familiar sound. The rich alluvial soils, nurtured by the Clarence River system, have always been a draw, fostering a sense of self-sufficiency and a deep connection to the seasons. While not a hub of heavy industry, Coombadjha maintains a quiet economy built on agriculture and the steady flow of travellers drawn to the region’s natural beauty. The nearby national parks, with their ancient rainforests and waterfalls, offer a constant reminder of the wildness that still holds sway, a stark contrast to the neatly fenced paddocks and the occasional cluster of farm buildings. The pace of life in Coombadjha is unhurried, reflecting the enduring relationship between its people and the generous, yet demanding, country they call home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coombadjha, 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 Coombadjha, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Coombadjha includes the postcode (2460), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Clarence Valley 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 Coombadjha 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. |