Eureka, 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 Eureka, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Eureka |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Byron Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.68674 |
| Longitude | 153.44487 |
| Population | 343 |
| Density | 15.9 /km² |
| Area | 21.5 km² |
| Elevation | 103 m |
| Postcode | 2480 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 614 km north-northeast |
Eureka is a locality in the Byron Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 343. The locality covers an area of 21.5 km², giving a population density of about 15.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 103 m above sea level. It lies approximately 614 km north-northeast of Sydney. Eureka is located at 28.6867°S, 153.4449°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2480. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Eureka rests in a fold of the Byron hinterland, where the coastal plain begins its gentle ascent towards the ancient Tweed Range. It lies 68.7 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 176°T), and is situated 7.4 km west of Bangalow. The air here carries a distinct sweetness, a blend of damp earth and flowering subtropical vegetation, a testament to the generous rainfall that nourishes the landscape. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald pastures and darker, more resilient stands of rainforest, define the immediate surroundings. Broadleaf trees, their branches dripping with epiphytes after a recent shower, create a dappled canopy overhead, while the occasional flash of a kingfisher's iridescent blue streaks across the verdant scene. The quality of light in the late afternoon is particularly remarkable, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a warm, golden hue to the grazing cattle dotting the paddocks.
This corner of the Byron Shire carries a history deeply intertwined with the land's fertility. Dairy farming has long been the backbone of Eureka's economy, with generations of families tending to their herds on these rich volcanic soils. The rhythm of milking and the scent of cut hay are as much a part of Eureka's character as the occasional rumble of a truck hauling produce to market. While tourism flourishes in the neighbouring coastal hubs, Eureka retains a more grounded identity, a place where the local bakery still serves as the social centre and the Saturday morning farmers' market buzzes with the earnest chatter of producers and neighbours. The nearby rivers, fed by the mountain streams, weave their way through the valleys, their cool, clear waters a constant, murmuring presence that speaks of the land's enduring vitality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Eureka, 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 Eureka, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Eureka includes the postcode (2480), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Byron 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 Eureka 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. |