Girards Hill, 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 Girards Hill, in the Lismore City Council local government area.
| Locality | Girards Hill |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lismore City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.81778 |
| Longitude | 153.27812 |
| Population | 1,329 |
| Density | 1820.5 /km² |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Elevation | 23 m |
| Postcode | 2480 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 595 km north-northeast |
Girards Hill is a locality in the Lismore City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,329. The locality covers an area of 0.7 km², giving a population density of about 1820.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 23 m above sea level. It lies approximately 595 km north-northeast of Sydney. Girards Hill is located at 28.8178°S, 153.2781°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2480. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Girards Hill rises gently from the fertile plains, its slopes a patchwork of emerald pastures and darker, denser copses of eucalyptus. It lies 83.8 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 188°T), and is situated 4.3 km west-north-west of Goonellabah. The air here carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and sun-warmed grass, a constant reminder of the agricultural bounty that defines the surrounding landscape. Looking out from its modest crest, the eye is drawn to the meandering silver ribbon of the Wilsons River in the distance, its banks fringed with whispering casuarinas and ancient fig trees. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, has a soft, diffused quality, casting a gentle glow that bathes the rolling terrain in a warm, almost ethereal light.
The history of Girards Hill is deeply intertwined with the dairy industry that has sustained this region for generations, the rich volcanic soil proving ideal for grazing. Many of the farms are still family-owned, their weathered homesteads bearing silent witness to decades of hard work and dedication. This enduring connection to the land also fosters a quiet, neighbourly spirit, where conversations often turn to the rain, the crops, and the well-being of livestock. While not a place of grand monuments, Girards Hill possesses a subtle character, a grounded authenticity born from its agricultural roots and its enduring place within the broader tapestry of the Northern Rivers.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Girards Hill, 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 Girards Hill, in the Lismore City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Girards Hill includes the postcode (2480), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lismore City 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 Girards Hill 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. |