Manilla, 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 Manilla, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Manilla |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tamworth Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.73472 |
| Longitude | 150.71124 |
| Population | 2,516 |
| Density | 35.6 /km² |
| Area | 70.6 km² |
| Elevation | 358 m |
| Postcode | 2346 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 352 km north |
Manilla is a locality in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,516. The locality covers an area of 70.6 km², giving a population density of about 35.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 358 m above sea level. It lies approximately 352 km north of Sydney. Manilla is located at 30.7347°S, 150.7112°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2346. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Manilla rests in a valley where the Namoi and Barraba Rivers converge, a place sculpted by the patient flow of water and the broad sweep of the sky. It lies 45.0 km north-north-west of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 332°T), and is situated 19.6 km north-north-west of Attunga. The land here rolls with a gentle, persistent vigour, green paddocks unfurling towards distant, hazy hills that catch the afternoon sun in hues of ochre and soft violet. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the cooler temperatures of the region, and the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus is a constant, grounding perfume. Sheep graze in quiet contemplation on slopes that appear to have been smoothed by an age of wind and rain, and the occasional glint of sunlight on a distant waterhole speaks of the lifeblood that nourishes this country. The character of Manilla itself is one of quiet resilience, a town that knows the seasons and the land intimately, its buildings reflecting a practical beauty born of necessity and time.
The history of Manilla is deeply entwined with the pastoral industry, the land having long supported flocks of sheep that have been the bedrock of its economy. Sheep stations, some established in the earliest days of European settlement, still dot the surrounding countryside, their weathered woolsheds whispering tales of generations of shearers and the hardy folk who worked this ground. The convergence of the rivers also played a vital role, facilitating transport and settlement in the region's formative years. Today, while grazing remains significant, Manilla also draws visitors who appreciate its natural beauty, particularly the opportunities for hang gliding and paragliding from Mount Borah, a prominent local landmark renowned for its thermals. The pace of life in Manilla is unhurried, a natural consequence of its geography and the enduring connection its people have to the land they inhabit, a connection that feels as old as the rivers themselves.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Manilla, 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 Manilla, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Manilla includes the postcode (2346), 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 Manilla 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. |