Gulmarrad, 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 Gulmarrad, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Gulmarrad |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Clarence Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.50025 |
| Longitude | 153.22495 |
| Population | 1,658 |
| Density | 54.0 /km² |
| Area | 30.7 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 2463 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 522 km north-northeast |
Gulmarrad is a locality in the Clarence Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,658. The locality covers an area of 30.7 km², giving a population density of about 54.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 522 km north-northeast of Sydney. Gulmarrad is located at 29.5003°S, 153.2250°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2463. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Gulmarrad rests in the soft embrace of the Clarence Valley, a place where the air often carries the sweet scent of ripening sugarcane and the distant murmur of the Clarence River. It lies 90.4 km north of Coffs Harbour, NSW (from Coffs Harbour, NSW: bearing 6°T), and is situated 13.4 km west-south-west of Yamba. The landscape here is a gentle unfolding of fertile plains, bisected by meandering creeks and fringed by the emerald green of agricultural land. Patches of remnant rainforest cling to the slightly higher ground, their dense canopy a dark, mysterious counterpoint to the sun-drenched paddocks. The light at dusk often paints the western sky in hues of apricot and rose, reflecting softly on the broad, slow-moving waters of the river and casting long shadows from the scattered gum trees that punctuate the fields. Life in Gulmarrad unfolds with a quiet, steady cadence, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land.
The history of Gulmarrad is deeply entwined with the agricultural potential of the Clarence River floodplain, a rich alluvial soil that has sustained generations of farmers. Sugarcane cultivation has long been the backbone of the local economy, its tall, slender stalks a defining feature of the visual landscape, especially in the warmer months. This agrarian heritage is evident in the weathered farmhouses and the sturdy machinery that still tends the fields. Beyond the sugar, grazing cattle also dot the pastures, their placid forms adding to the pastoral charm. While not a place of grand historical monuments, Gulmarrad carries the quiet dignity of a locality that has endured and adapted, its character shaped by the consistent bounty of its riverine environment and the hardworking spirit of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gulmarrad, 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 Gulmarrad, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Gulmarrad includes the postcode (2463), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Clarence Valley 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 Gulmarrad 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. |