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| Locality | Kinvara |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Ballina Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.79339 |
| Longitude | 153.54784 |
| Area | 11.5 km² |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Postcode | 2478 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 606 km north-northeast |
Kinvara is a locality in the Ballina Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 11.5 km². It sits at an elevation of around 3 m above sea level. It lies approximately 606 km north-northeast of Sydney. Kinvara is located at 28.7934°S, 153.5478°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2478. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kinvara rests where the emerald slopes of the hinterland begin their gentle descent towards the sapphire embrace of the sea. It lies 81.8 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 169°T), and is situated 4.9 km north-north-west of Ballina. The air here carries the sharp, clean tang of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, mingling with the earthy perfume of damp soil and the sweet, heady scent of flowering gum. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of verdant pasture and darker, denser bushland, define the immediate landscape, their contours softened by the diffused light that often hangs in the coastal air. Creek beds, sometimes no more than dry scars etched into the earth, sometimes swollen with recent rain, snake their way through the terrain, reflecting the pale Australian sky.
The story of Kinvara is one woven from the sturdy threads of agriculture and the enduring allure of its coastal setting. For generations, the rich, dark soil has yielded crops, supporting a steady rhythm of life for farming families who have long tended these lands. The legacy of this pastoral heritage is visible in the weathered fences that march across the hillsides and the sturdy farmhouses that dot the horizon. While farming remains a cornerstone of the local economy, the magnetic pull of the nearby coastline also draws visitors, drawn to the promise of sun-drenched days and the invigorating embrace of the ocean. The quiet hum of this dual existence, a blend of rural tradition and coastal charm, defines the distinctive character of Kinvara.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Kinvara, New South Wales. 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 Kinvara, in the Ballina Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kinvara includes the postcode (2478), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Ballina Shire 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 Kinvara is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |