Gravesend, 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 Gravesend, in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Gravesend |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Gwydir Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.6533 |
| Longitude | 150.31453 |
| Population | 327 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 627.0 km² |
| Elevation | 287 m |
| Postcode | 2401 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 476 km north |
Gravesend is a locality in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 327. The locality covers an area of 627.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 287 m above sea level. It lies approximately 476 km north of Sydney. Gravesend is located at 29.6533°S, 150.3145°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2401. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Gravesend rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, where the ochre earth yields to the determined green of pasture and the shimmer of distant heat haze. It lies 161.0 km north-west of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 305°T), and is situated 36.3 km south-west of Warialda. The landscape here is a patient expanse, a canvas painted with the subtle shifts of light across rolling plains that stretch towards a horizon that seems to hold the very breath of the continent. Sparse stands of gum trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, punctuate the fields, offering scant shade but a profound sense of endurance. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint perfume of sun-baked grass and the quiet industry of the land.
Gravesend's story is etched into the soil by generations who coaxed sustenance from this country, with its economy historically anchored in the robust backs of sheep and the golden bounty of wheat. The railway, now a silent sentinel of a bygone era, once brought vital commerce to this remote centre, a lifeline that shaped the character of the early settlement. Today, the echoes of those busier times can still be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of the main street, where local families have long maintained a connection to the land and its traditions. While the pace of life in Gravesend is measured, it is not one of stagnation; rather, it is a deliberate unfolding, a quiet affirmation of resilience and a deep-seated pride in this corner of the northern plains.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gravesend, 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 Gravesend, in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Gravesend includes the postcode (2401), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Gwydir 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 Gravesend 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. |