Lindesay, 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 Lindesay, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Lindesay |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tamworth Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.3352 |
| Longitude | 150.29985 |
| Population | 16 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 266.5 km² |
| Elevation | 944 m |
| Postcode | 2347 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 402 km north-northwest |
Lindesay is a locality in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 16. The locality covers an area of 266.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 944 m above sea level. It lies approximately 402 km north-northwest of Sydney. Lindesay is located at 30.3352°S, 150.2998°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2347. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Lindesay is a locality that breathes the dry, sun-warmed air of the New England Tablelands. It lies 103.7 km north-west of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 324°T), and is situated 25.4 km west-north-west of Barraba. The land here rolls with a gentle, persistent undulation, a landscape sculpted by the slow work of wind and water, where scattered gums stand sentinel against the wide, pale sky. Closer inspection reveals the ochre of the soil, a rich, deep colour that promises fertility, and the subtle shimmer of heat rising from the paddocks in the afternoon sun, a silent testament to the vastness of the Australian continent. The character of Lindesay is one of quiet resilience, a place where the elements dictate the pace of life, and where the horizon feels both immense and intimately familiar.
The history of Lindesay is interwoven with the pastoral pursuits that have long defined this region, a narrative of hardy settlers who sought their fortune on this fertile, yet demanding, terrain. The local economy, still largely anchored in grazing and agriculture, produces wool and beef that find their way to markets far and wide, a continuation of traditions stretching back generations. While not a hub of industry, Lindesay's distinctive character is also shaped by its proximity to the broader agricultural heartland, its existence a quiet chapter in the ongoing story of rural Australia. The occasional traveller passing through might notice the sturdy, functional buildings, the unpretentious charm of a place that has always prioritised substance over show, and a profound connection to the land that sustains it.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lindesay, 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 Lindesay, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lindesay includes the postcode (2347), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tamworth Regional 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 Lindesay 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. |