Cumbalum, 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 Cumbalum, in the Ballina Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Cumbalum |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Ballina Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.82131 |
| Longitude | 153.53209 |
| Population | 1,495 |
| Density | 107.9 /km² |
| Area | 13.9 km² |
| Elevation | 37 m |
| Postcode | 2478 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 603 km north-northeast |
Cumbalum is a locality in the Ballina Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,495. The locality covers an area of 13.9 km², giving a population density of about 107.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 37 m above sea level. It lies approximately 603 km north-northeast of Sydney. Cumbalum is located at 28.8213°S, 153.5321°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2478. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cumbalum unfurls its quiet presence across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills that slope towards the broader embrace of the coast, a mosaic of emerald pastures interspersed with the darker, richer greens of sub-tropical rainforest. It lies 84.6 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 171°T), and is situated 3.5 km west-north-west of Ballina. The air here carries a subtle, perpetual sweetness, a blend of damp earth and the distant perfume of flowering gums, and the light, particularly as it begins its descent towards evening, washes over the paddocks in hues of honey and rose, lending a soft, almost ethereal quality to the undulating terrain. The character of Cumbalum is one of understated resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life moves with a measured, unhurried grace, as if the very soil breathes a sense of enduring calm.
The history of Cumbalum is deeply entwined with the fertile volcanic soils that have sustained generations, a legacy evident in the thriving agricultural enterprises that form the backbone of its local economy. For decades, dairying has been a prominent feature, the contented lowing of cattle a familiar soundtrack to the dawn, while more recently, diverse crops have begun to share the land, reflecting a growing adaptability. The proximity to the coast, though not immediately apparent from the inland setting of Cumbalum, has always been a quiet influence, shaping trade routes and offering a broader connection to the world beyond these verdant slopes. Notably, the area possesses a rich vein of natural beauty, with pockets of remnant rainforest offering glimpses into a wilder past and serving as a sanctuary for native flora and fauna, a distinctive charm that draws the appreciative eye.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cumbalum, 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 Cumbalum, in the Ballina Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cumbalum includes the postcode (2478), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Ballina Shire 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 Cumbalum 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. |