Copeton, 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 Copeton, in the Inverell Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Copeton |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Inverell Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.87836 |
| Longitude | 150.93901 |
| Population | 71 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 178.8 km² |
| Elevation | 566 m |
| Postcode | 2360 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 444 km north |
Copeton is a locality in the Inverell Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 71. The locality covers an area of 178.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 566 m above sea level. It lies approximately 444 km north of Sydney. Copeton is located at 29.8784°S, 150.9390°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2360. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Copeton lies in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the colour of the sky seems to deepen at dusk, bleeding into shades of bruised plum and soft apricot. It lies 98.7 km north-west of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 314°T), and is situated 20.6 km south-west of Inverell. The land here is a patchwork of ochre earth and pale green pastures, interspersed with stands of sturdy eucalypts that cast long, languid shadows across the undulating terrain. The air carries a dry, comforting scent of sun-baked grass and dust, a testament to the enduring strength of this country. Here, life moves with a deliberate, almost geological pace, dictated by the sun's arc and the predictable turning of the seasons.
The story of Copeton is one of resilience and adaptation, deeply intertwined with the land's bounty. For generations, this region has been shaped by the rhythm of agriculture, with cattle and sheep finding sustenance on the fertile plains, their presence a quiet constant in the landscape. The echoes of past mining endeavours, though now faded, still whisper through the country, a reminder of the earth’s hidden riches. Copeton Dam, a significant water source for the surrounding district, reflects the vast, clear sky, its surface often rippled by the gentle breezes that sweep across the valley. The local economy, while primarily agricultural, is supported by a steady stream of travellers drawn to the open spaces and the unpretentious charm of Copeton.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Copeton, 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 Copeton, in the Inverell Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Copeton includes the postcode (2360), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Inverell 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 Copeton 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. |