Elcombe, 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 Elcombe, in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Elcombe |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Gwydir Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.8847 |
| Longitude | 150.32086 |
| Population | 32 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 186.2 km² |
| Elevation | 322 m |
| Postcode | 2404 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 451 km north |
Elcombe is a locality in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 32. The locality covers an area of 186.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 322 m above sea level. It lies approximately 451 km north of Sydney. Elcombe is located at 29.8847°S, 150.3209°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2404. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Elcombe rests in a quiet fold of the land, a place where the rolling hills of the Gwydir Shire gently surrender to the broad, pale sky. It lies 146.6 km north-north-west of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 336°T), and is situated 22.7 km west-south-west of Bingara. The earth here is a rich, ochre red, a colour that deepens to near-umber in the shadows cast by the late afternoon sun, and it is often quilted with the muted greens of pasture and the darker, more serious hues of scattered eucalyptus stands. The air itself carries a subtle, dry scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the resinous perfume of native pines, and it whispers across the landscape with a sound that is less a breeze and more a soft exhalation of the land itself. Distant fences, pale threads against the rugged terrain, mark the boundaries of properties, hinting at the vastness of the country that surrounds Elcombe.
Historically, Elcombe’s story is tied to the pastoral ambitions that have long shaped this region, a legacy evident in the weathered timber of old woolsheds and the enduring presence of sheep grazing on the slopes. The local economy, while still anchored in sheep and cattle grazing, has seen a quiet diversification, with some landholders exploring niche agricultural pursuits that suit the particular character of the soil and climate. Though not a bustling centre, Elcombe retains a distinct sense of self, a quiet resilience forged by generations who have learned to read the subtle cues of the land and the sky. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons, the needs of livestock, and the slow, sure turning of the days, a pace that allows for a deep appreciation of the subtle beauty of this corner of New South Wales.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Elcombe, 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 Elcombe, in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Elcombe includes the postcode (2404), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Gwydir 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 Elcombe 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. |