Inverell, 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 Inverell, in the Inverell Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Inverell |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Inverell Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.76523 |
| Longitude | 151.10837 |
| Population | 12,057 |
| Density | 57.8 /km² |
| Area | 208.7 km² |
| Elevation | 588 m |
| Postcode | 2360 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 456 km north |
Inverell is a locality in the Inverell Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 12,057. The locality covers an area of 208.7 km², giving a population density of about 57.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 588 m above sea level. It lies approximately 456 km north of Sydney. Inverell is located at 29.7652°S, 151.1084°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2360. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Inverell sits at the confluence of rolling granite hills and fertile plains, a landscape painted in the muted greens of pasture and the richer hues of cultivated fields. It lies 98.1 km north-north-west of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 326°T), and is situated 13.1 km north of Gilgai. The air here, particularly in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the elevation, a refreshing contrast to the often warmer climes of neighbouring regions. Eucalypts, their bark a mosaic of grey and white, dot the horizons, their scent mingling with the damp earth after a shower. The Macintyre River, a ribbon of silver, meanders through the surrounding countryside, its banks often lined with the stoic silhouettes of river red gums. This is a place where the sky feels vast, an expansive canvas that shifts through a spectrum of blues and greys, often culminating in sunsets that bleed fiery orange and soft lavender across the western edge of the land.
The story of Inverell is deeply entwined with the land itself, its character shaped by the rich alluvial soils and the promise of hidden gems beneath the surface. For generations, this region has been a heartland of agriculture, particularly known for its prime wool-producing sheep and, more recently, a burgeoning reputation for sapphires, earning Inverell the moniker of Australia's "Sapphire City." The echoes of the gold rushes, though distant, still resonate, and the prospect of finding a precious stone draws travellers and fossickers alike to its gravelly riverbeds and surrounding hills. The local economy, while maintaining its agricultural roots, has diversified, with a growing number of small businesses and a steady stream of visitors drawn to the natural beauty and the town's unpretentious charm. The pace of life in Inverell encourages a quiet observation, a settling into the rhythm of the seasons and the enduring connection to the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Inverell, 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 Inverell, in the Inverell Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Inverell 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 Inverell 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. |