Howell, 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 Howell, in the Inverell Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Howell |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Inverell Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.93831 |
| Longitude | 151.0448 |
| Population | 31 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 85.5 km² |
| Elevation | 750 m |
| Postcode | 2360 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 437 km north |
Howell is a locality in the Inverell Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 31. The locality covers an area of 85.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 750 m above sea level. It lies approximately 437 km north of Sydney. Howell is located at 29.9383°S, 151.0448°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2360. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Howell lies on the western edge of the Inverell Shire, a place where the land begins to soften its rugged edges, rolling out into a broad, sun-drenched tapestry. It lies 86.8 km north-west of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 316°T), and is situated 9.6 km south-west of Gilgai. The terrain here is a gentle transition, the rich red earth that defines so much of this country giving way to paler soils that support a different kind of life. Eucalypts, predominantly the hardy ironbarks and stringybarks, stand sentinel across the landscape, their silver-green foliage catching the afternoon light with a peculiar, almost ethereal glow. The air itself carries a dry, warm scent of eucalyptus and dust, a constant reminder of the Australian bush.
The story of Howell is intrinsically tied to the land and its bounty, shaped by the pioneering spirit that sought to tame and cultivate these wide-open spaces. Agriculture and grazing have long been the bedrock of Howell's economy, with sheep and cattle finding sustenance on the sprawling pastures. The rich soil, a legacy of ancient volcanic activity, also lends itself to cultivation, though the distances between farms are vast, fostering a sense of quiet independence among its residents. While not a place of grand monuments, Howell possesses a subtle character, a resilience born from generations working the earth, and a quiet pride in the enduring beauty of their corner of New South Wales.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Howell, 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 Howell, in the Inverell Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Howell includes the postcode (2360), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Inverell 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 Howell 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. |