Drake, 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 Drake, in the Tenterfield Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Drake |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tenterfield Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.90285 |
| Longitude | 152.42342 |
| Population | 349 |
| Density | 1.2 /km² |
| Area | 282.7 km² |
| Elevation | 529 m |
| Postcode | 2469 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 564 km north-northeast |
Drake is a locality in the Tenterfield Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 349. The locality covers an area of 282.7 km², giving a population density of about 1.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 529 m above sea level. It lies approximately 564 km north-northeast of Sydney. Drake is located at 28.9029°S, 152.4234°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2469. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Drake rests in a landscape of rolling hills, softened by a generous rainfall that greens the pastures year-round. It lies 132.4 km south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 225°T), and is situated 43.0 km east-north-east of Tenterfield. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and eucalypt, a refreshing balm after a long journey. The terrain descends towards the Clarence River, its waters a deep, reflective ribbon winding through the valley, fringed by dense bushland that hums with unseen life. The character of Drake is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace and the sky watches over all.
The history of Drake is entwined with the search for gold, a whisper of prospectors and dreams that still lingers in the folds of the hills. While the boom times have passed, a spirit of self-sufficiency persists, evident in the hardy grazing properties that dot the countryside, their stock grazing on the rich, volcanic soils. The local economy, though modest, is anchored by these agricultural pursuits and a growing trickle of travellers drawn to the natural beauty of the region. Drake's distinctiveness lies in its unpretentious charm, a place where the journey itself feels as significant as the destination, and the quiet camaraderie of neighbours defines the social fabric.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Drake, 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 Drake, in the Tenterfield Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Drake includes the postcode (2469), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tenterfield 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 Drake 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. |