Dobies Bight, 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 Dobies Bight, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Dobies Bight |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Richmond Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.8057 |
| Longitude | 152.9545 |
| Population | 129 |
| Density | 3.7 /km² |
| Area | 34.6 km² |
| Elevation | 38 m |
| Postcode | 2470 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 587 km north-northeast |
Dobies Bight is a locality in the Richmond Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 129. The locality covers an area of 34.6 km², giving a population density of about 3.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 38 m above sea level. It lies approximately 587 km north-northeast of Sydney. Dobies Bight is located at 28.8057°S, 152.9545°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2470. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Dobies Bight unfolds as a quiet expanse where the Richmond River gently broadens, its brackish waters reflecting the wide, often pale Australian sky. It lies 92.2 km south-south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 208°T), and is situated 9.1 km north-west of Casino. The land here is a gentle flattening, rising imperceptibly from the riverbanks to meet rolling pastures dotted with the sturdy silhouettes of grazing cattle. Mangrove fringes, dense and secretive, guard the river's edge, their tangled roots a testament to the slow, persistent work of water and tide. The air carries a constant, subtle hum, a mixture of insect song and the distant murmur of the sea, promising a coastal connection that shapes the very feel of this place. Even the light seems to linger here, a soft, diffused glow at dusk that washes over the landscape in hues of lavender and muted gold.
The history of Dobies Bight is intrinsically tied to the river, a lifeblood that once carried timber from the hinterland to waiting ships. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile river flats, established farms that still define the local economy, their paddocks a patchwork of green and ochre. This connection to the land and its bounty continues, with a subtle agricultural character permeating the everyday life of Dobies Bight. While larger centres draw the main flow of commerce, a quiet resilience persists, a local pride in the traditions of farming and a deep understanding of the river's moods. Travellers passing through might note the unassuming nature of Dobies Bight, a place where the land's quiet strength and the river's enduring presence tell the most compelling stories.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dobies Bight, 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 Dobies Bight, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Dobies Bight includes the postcode (2470), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Richmond Valley 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 Dobies Bight 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. |