Deepwater, 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 Deepwater, in the Glen Innes Severn Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Deepwater |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Glen Innes Severn Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.44476 |
| Longitude | 151.94667 |
| Population | 419 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 506.3 km² |
| Elevation | 966 m |
| Postcode | 2371 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 497 km north |
Deepwater is a locality in the Glen Innes Severn Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 419. The locality covers an area of 506.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 966 m above sea level. It lies approximately 497 km north of Sydney. Deepwater is located at 29.4448°S, 151.9467°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2371. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Deepwater rests in a broad, fertile valley cradled by the New England Tablelands, where rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of pasture and the silver-grey of eucalypts, slope gently towards the Gwydir River. It lies 120.3 km north-north-east of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 13°T), and is situated 38.4 km north-east of Glen Innes. The air here carries a crispness, especially in the early mornings, a clean breath drawn from the vast, open country. Stone walls, weathered to shades of lichen and rust, trace the boundaries of paddocks where sheep graze like scattered clouds, and the distant bleating drifts on the breeze. The sky above Deepwater often stretches a boundless, pale blue, occasionally streaked with the dramatic hues of an approaching storm, or softening into a tender, lavender wash as dusk descends.
This is a place shaped by the enduring spirit of the land and the tenacious endeavour of its people. Deepwater’s story is deeply entwined with the pastoral leases that once defined this rich grazing country, a legacy evident in the sturdy homesteads and the robust wool produced by generations of sheep farmers. Later, the whisper of gold drew prospectors, though the true wealth of Deepwater has always been its fertile soil and the steady flow of the Gwydir, a lifeblood for agriculture. Today, the economy hums with a quiet industriousness, a blend of traditional farming, the occasional small business, and a growing appreciation for the surrounding natural beauty that draws the thoughtful traveller. The character of Deepwater is one of resilience and understated charm, a place where the pace of life allows for a genuine connection with the land and its history.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Deepwater, 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 Deepwater, in the Glen Innes Severn Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Deepwater includes the postcode (2371), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Glen Innes Severn 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 Deepwater 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. |