Green Forest, 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 Green Forest, in the Lismore City Council local government area.
| Locality | Green Forest |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lismore City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.97324 |
| Longitude | 153.35972 |
| Population | 3 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 12.6 km² |
| Elevation | 1 m |
| Postcode | 2471 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 581 km north-northeast |
Green Forest is a locality in the Lismore City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 3. The locality covers an area of 12.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 1 m above sea level. It lies approximately 581 km north-northeast of Sydney. Green Forest is located at 28.9732°S, 153.3597°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2471. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Green Forest rests in the rolling foothills that spill down towards the fertile coastal plains. It lies 100.4 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 182°T), and is situated 8.1 km east of Coraki. Here, the air carries the damp, earthy scent of the sub-tropical rainforest, a constant reminder of the ancient, verdant embrace of the hinterland. The land itself is a tapestry of rich, red soil, supporting a vibrant mosaic of dairy pastures and pockets of dense, towering eucalypt forest. Sunlight, when it filters through the canopy, paints shifting patterns on the undergrowth, and the stillness is often broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the sharp call of a kookaburra. This is a place where the land feels alive, breathing with the slow, steady pulse of nature.
The history of Green Forest is deeply entwined with the dairy industry, a legacy evident in the well-tended pastures and the enduring presence of family farms that have shaped the local economy for generations. For many years, the creamy richness of its milk and butter was a familiar comfort across the region. More recently, a subtle shift has occurred, with a growing appreciation for the area’s natural beauty drawing visitors seeking a quieter pace. Small, independent businesses are beginning to flourish, offering local produce and artisanal crafts, adding a new layer to Green Forest’s character. The gentle hum of this evolving economy is as much a part of Green Forest's present as the echoes of its agricultural past.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Green Forest, 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 Green Forest, in the Lismore City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Green Forest includes the postcode (2471), 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 Green Forest 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. |