Gowrie, Tamworth Regional Council, New South Wales
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| Locality | Gowrie |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tamworth Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.3602 |
| Longitude | 150.83987 |
| Population | 83 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 127.5 km² |
| Elevation | 545 m |
| Postcode | 2340 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 281 km north |
Gowrie is a locality in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 83. The locality covers an area of 127.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 545 m above sea level. It lies approximately 281 km north of Sydney. Gowrie is located at 31.3602°S, 150.8399°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2340. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Gowrie lies where the land begins to soften its ruggedness, transitioning from the steeper slopes of the Liverpool Range into a gentler, rolling terrain. It lies 31.0 km south-south-west of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 196°T), and is situated 13.6 km south of Duri. Here, the sky seems to stretch further, a vast canvas of cerulean that deepens to an astonishing indigo as dusk approaches, bleeding colour onto the scattered stands of ironbark and spotted gum. The air itself carries a subtle dryness, a whisper of the sun-baked earth that cradles scattered homesteads and the occasional glint of a water tank catching the afternoon light. The character of Gowrie is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the horizon holds a promise of open space.
The history of Gowrie is tied to the rich pastoral traditions of this region, where sheep and cattle grazing have long been the lifeblood of its economy. Echoes of earlier settlements can be found in the weathered fences and the enduring strength of the dry-stone walls that trace the contours of the land, a testament to the labour of generations past. While not a bustling centre, Gowrie serves as a vital hub for its surrounding farming properties, with its general store acting as a de facto meeting place, a place where news is exchanged and the subtle hum of local life continues. The quality of the light here, particularly in the early morning when it casts long, golden shadows across the paddocks, imbues Gowrie with a timeless beauty, a constant reminder of its enduring connection to the Australian landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gowrie, 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 Gowrie, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Gowrie includes the postcode (2340), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tamworth Regional 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 Gowrie 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. |