Evans Head, 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 Evans Head, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Evans Head |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Richmond Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.1147 |
| Longitude | 153.42054 |
| Population | 3,320 |
| Density | 152.6 /km² |
| Area | 21.8 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 2473 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 569 km north-northeast |
Evans Head is a locality in the Richmond Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,320. The locality covers an area of 21.8 km², giving a population density of about 152.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 569 km north-northeast of Sydney. Evans Head is located at 29.1147°S, 153.4205°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2473. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Evans Head breathes with the steady rhythm of the sea, a coastal enclave where the Richmond River spills its freshwater bounty into the salty embrace of the Pacific. It lies 116.1 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 179°T), and is situated 8.0 km east-south-east of Woodburn. The landscape here is a gentle interplay of dune, forest, and water, with broad, sandy beaches stretching towards the horizon, often washed by the brisk, clean air that carries the scent of kelp and distant rain. Behind the dunes, hardy coastal scrub gives way to the deeper greens of paperbark forests and spotted gums, their canopy a haven for unseen birds whose calls punctuate the quiet hum of the day. The river itself, a broad, dark ribbon, meanders through mangrove-lined banks, its surface reflecting the shifting colours of the sky, from the pale gold of dawn to the bruised purples of twilight.
The story of Evans Head is deeply entwined with the river and the sea, a place that has sustained people for generations. Historically, this was a significant area for Indigenous Australians, a rich feeding ground and a place of cultural importance, before European settlement brought timber cutters and eventually, a burgeoning fishing industry. The harbour, a focal point for the town, still buzzes with the activity of trawlers returning with their catch, their nets a testament to the enduring economic lifeline of the ocean. Beyond fishing, tourism plays a vital role, drawing visitors to the dramatic headland, the pristine beaches perfect for surfing or quiet contemplation, and the nearby national parks that offer sanctuary to native wildlife. There's a palpable sense of connection to the natural world here, a feeling that the town exists in a respectful partnership with the elements that define it.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Evans Head, 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 Evans Head, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Evans Head includes the postcode (2473), 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 Evans Head 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. |