Furracabad, 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 Furracabad, in the Glen Innes Severn Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Furracabad |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Glen Innes Severn Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.82194 |
| Longitude | 151.6537 |
| Population | 42 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 77.7 km² |
| Elevation | 1088 m |
| Postcode | 2370 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 452 km north |
Furracabad is a locality in the Glen Innes Severn Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 42. The locality covers an area of 77.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 1088 m above sea level. It lies approximately 452 km north of Sydney. Furracabad is located at 29.8219°S, 151.6537°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2370. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Furracabad breathes the crisp air of the New England Tablelands, a landscape where rolling country unfolds in broad, grassy sweeps, punctuated by stands of gum trees that stand sentinel against the vast sky. It lies 75.5 km north of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 359°T), and is situated 12.5 km south-south-west of Glen Innes. The earth here is a rich, ochre-red, a colour that deepens under the afternoon sun and seems to absorb the very light, giving the late day a special, burnished quality. Waterways, more like silver threads than roaring rivers, meander through the valleys, their banks softened by a generous growth of native grasses and the occasional splash of colour from wildflowers, especially after a good rain. The horizon is often softened by a gentle haze, a testament to the distance and the wide-open spaces that define this country.
This is a place shaped by the quiet persistence of those who have worked the land, a heritage deeply entwined with grazing and agriculture. For generations, sheep and cattle have been the lifeblood of Furracabad, their presence etched into the very character of the paddocks and the rhythm of the seasons. The legacy of early settlers, who carved a life from this fertile but often challenging terrain, is palpable in the sturdy farmhouses and the weathered fences that crisscross the countryside. While mining has played its part in the broader region, here the focus remains on the enduring bounty of the soil and the pastoral traditions that continue to define the local economy, fostering a sense of community built on shared endeavour and a deep connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Furracabad, 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 Furracabad, in the Glen Innes Severn Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Furracabad includes the postcode (2370), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Glen Innes Severn 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 Furracabad 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. |