Harwood, 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 Harwood, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Harwood |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Clarence Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.4129 |
| Longitude | 153.24658 |
| Population | 291 |
| Density | 12.4 /km² |
| Area | 23.5 km² |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Postcode | 2465 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 532 km north-northeast |
Harwood is a locality in the Clarence Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 291. The locality covers an area of 23.5 km², giving a population density of about 12.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 3 m above sea level. It lies approximately 532 km north-northeast of Sydney. Harwood is located at 29.4129°S, 153.2466°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2465. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Harwood rests on the Clarence River, a broad, silver ribbon unfurling through the emerald landscape of the Northern Rivers. It lies 100.2 km north of Coffs Harbour, NSW (from Coffs Harbour, NSW: bearing 7°T), and is situated 9.4 km west-north-west of Yamba. The air here carries the sweet, damp perfume of sugarcane and the fainter, briny tang of the nearby ocean, a constant reminder of the water's profound influence. Fields of vibrant green stretch out, their neat rows broken by the occasional cluster of gum trees, their pale bark a stark contrast to the rich soil. The sky above is a vast canvas, often painted with the soft, diffused light that heralds the approach of evening, softening the edges of the world and lending a quiet majesty to the surrounding cane farms.
The history of Harwood is intrinsically tied to the mighty Clarence River, its lifeblood and its highway. For generations, this fertile alluvial plain has been coaxed into yielding its bounty, primarily through the cultivation of sugarcane, a crop that dictates the rhythm of life in the district, from planting to the annual harvest. The sugar mills, imposing structures that punctuate the horizon, stand as enduring symbols of this vital industry, their machinery a low hum that underpins the local economy. Beyond the cane, grazing lands and the ever-present river influence the character of Harwood, fostering a sense of self-reliance and a deep connection to the land and its waters, a heritage passed down through families who have long called this place home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Harwood, 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 Harwood, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Harwood includes the postcode (2465), 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 Harwood 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. |