Maules Creek, 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 Maules Creek, in the Narrabri Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Maules Creek |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Narrabri Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.49642 |
| Longitude | 150.21454 |
| Population | 117 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 486.4 km² |
| Elevation | 344 m |
| Postcode | 2382 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 386 km north-northwest |
Maules Creek is a locality in the Narrabri Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 117. The locality covers an area of 486.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 344 m above sea level. It lies approximately 386 km north-northwest of Sydney. Maules Creek is located at 30.4964°S, 150.2145°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2382. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Maules Creek rests in a broad, fertile valley, where the land gently slopes towards the wide, slow-moving Namoi River, its banks fringed with sturdy river red gums whose ancient branches reach towards a sky that often burns a brilliant, cloudless blue. It lies 95.4 km north-west of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 314°T), and is situated 29.2 km north-east of Boggabri. The air here carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked earth and the fainter, more complex perfume of eucalyptus leaves, a fragrance that deepens as the afternoon sun begins its descent, painting the western horizon in hues of amber and rose. Fields of grain stretch out like a rumpled golden blanket, interspersed with the deeper green of grazing paddocks where cattle graze with a placid indifference to the passing hours, their forms softened by the shimmering heat. The terrain is a study in subtle contours, rising into low, rounded hills that offer sweeping views of the agricultural patchwork below, a landscape that feels both ancient and alive.
The story of Maules Creek is written in the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations of farmers and graziers, a legacy etched into the very character of the place. For many years, the economy of Maules Creek has been firmly rooted in agriculture, with sheep and cattle grazing the verdant pastures, and the cultivation of crops like wheat and cotton forming the backbone of its livelihood. This enduring connection to the land is palpable, a quiet strength that underpins the daily lives of its inhabitants. While the broader region has seen shifts and changes, the enduring spirit of resilience and self-reliance remains, a characteristic woven into the fabric of Maules Creek itself. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons and the demands of the land, a steady, unhurried cadence that offers a comforting contrast to the clamour of more distant places.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Maules Creek, 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 Maules Creek, in the Narrabri Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Maules Creek includes the postcode (2382), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Narrabri 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 Maules Creek 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. |