Longarm, 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 Longarm, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Longarm |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tamworth Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.48602 |
| Longitude | 150.54874 |
| Population | 17 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 86.0 km² |
| Elevation | 578 m |
| Postcode | 2347 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 381 km north |
Longarm 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 17. The locality covers an area of 86.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 578 m above sea level. It lies approximately 381 km north of Sydney. Longarm is located at 30.4860°S, 150.5487°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2347. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Longarm lies in a gentle embrace of rolling country, where the sky seems to stretch further than the eye can follow. It lies 76.8 km north-north-west of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 331°T), and is situated 11.1 km south of Barraba. The land here is a study in muted greens and ochres, punctuated by the darker, more resolute forms of scattered eucalypts that stand like patient sentinels against the vastness. The air carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of sun-warmed earth and the subtle perfume of native grasses. After rain, a richer, deeper aroma rises, a testament to the thirst of the soil. Even the silence here feels textured, a quiet hum of insect life and the distant bleating of sheep, a sound that seems to underscore the profound stillness of the landscape.
The history of Longarm is deeply entwined with the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations. For many years, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons and the bounty of the land, primarily sheep and cattle grazing. The local economy still bears the imprint of these pastoral traditions, with wool and meat production forming the backbone of its livelihood. While the days of prospecting for gold may have faded into legend, the spirit of enterprise remains, evident in the small businesses that serve the neighbouring farms and the occasional traveller passing through. The community centre, a sturdy brick building that has seen many a local gathering, stands as a quiet focal point, a place where the shared history and enduring character of Longarm are felt most keenly.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Longarm, 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 Longarm, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Longarm 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 Longarm 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. |