Long Plain, Inverell Shire Council, New South Wales
Long Plain, 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 Long Plain, in the Inverell Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Long Plain |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Inverell Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.77092 |
| Longitude | 151.23105 |
| Area | 46.0 km² |
| Postcode | 2360 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 456 km north |
Long Plain is a locality in the Inverell Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 46.0 km². It lies approximately 456 km north of Sydney. Long Plain is located at 29.7709°S, 151.2311°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2360. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Long Plain rests in a broad, sun-kissed valley where the earth sighs with the quiet strength of ancient hills. It lies 91.5 km north-north-west of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 332°T), and is situated 11.9 km east of Inverell. The landscape here is a tapestry of earthy browns and sun-bleached greens, softened by the hazy sheen of distance. Vast, open paddocks, stitched together by the silver threads of distant fences, stretch towards a horizon that seems to hold its breath under the immense Australian sky. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, warm scent, a mixture of sun-baked soil and the subtle perfume of eucalyptus leaves that cling to the low, rolling ridges framing the plain. Small clusters of hardy trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, punctuate the expanse, offering a sparse, welcome shade.
This is country that has been shaped by seasons and by the steady, persistent labour of generations. Long Plain's character is deeply entwined with its pastoral heritage, its economy built on the sturdy backs of sheep and cattle that graze its fertile, if sometimes dry, pastures. The land whispers tales of early settlers who carved a life from this seemingly untamed expanse, their resilience etched into the very soil. While farming remains the lifeblood, the subtle hum of the nearby regional centre hints at a broader economic reach, a connection to markets and services that allows this quiet locality to thrive. There’s a palpable sense of continuity here, a feeling that the land has a memory, and that life, though perhaps less hurried than in the sprawling cities, moves with a deliberate and satisfying rhythm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Long Plain, 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 Long Plain, in the Inverell Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Long Plain 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 Long Plain 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. |