Mcleods Shoot, 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 Mcleods Shoot, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Mcleods Shoot |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Byron Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.65886 |
| Longitude | 153.54505 |
| Population | 106 |
| Density | 16.0 /km² |
| Area | 6.6 km² |
| Elevation | 48 m |
| Postcode | 2479 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 620 km north-northeast |
Mcleods Shoot is a locality in the Byron Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 106. The locality covers an area of 6.6 km², giving a population density of about 16.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 48 m above sea level. It lies approximately 620 km north-northeast of Sydney. Mcleods Shoot is located at 28.6589°S, 153.5451°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2479. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Mcleods Shoot rises from the fertile valleys, a place where the land breathes with a deep, earthy scent after rain. It lies 67.1 km south-south-east of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 167°T), and is situated 7.2 km west of Byron Bay. Rolling hills, cloaked in a vibrant tapestry of green – from the deep emerald of established pastures to the lighter shades of newly sprouted crops – define its undulating terrain, stretching towards the distant, hazy blue of the McPherson Range. The air here carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of damp soil and the fragrant bloom of unseen wildflowers, particularly potent in the soft, diffused light of late afternoon. Here, the very ground seems to hold a quiet awareness, a patient stillness that hints at the passage of seasons and the slow unfolding of time, a feeling amplified by the gentle murmur of distant creeks and the rustle of leaves in the warm breeze.
The history of Mcleods Shoot is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, a legacy of hardy pioneers who coaxed sustenance from this rich soil. For generations, dairy farming has been the lifeblood of Mcleods Shoot, the rhythmic hum of milking machines a familiar soundtrack to the days, their output destined for local dairies and the wider markets of the Byron Shire. More recently, the entrepreneurial spirit has diversified, with small-scale organic farms and artisanal producers finding a niche, their wares often appearing at bustling local markets. This evolving economy, while still anchored in the land, now embraces a more holistic approach, reflecting a growing appreciation for sustainability and the provenance of food, a distinctive character that sets Mcleods Shoot apart from its more urban neighbours.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mcleods Shoot, 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 Mcleods Shoot, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mcleods Shoot includes the postcode (2479), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Byron Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Mcleods Shoot 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. |