Metz, 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 Metz, in the Armidale Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Metz |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Armidale Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.57975 |
| Longitude | 151.83506 |
| Population | 105 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 196.6 km² |
| Elevation | 1013 m |
| Postcode | 2350 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 370 km north |
Metz is a locality in the Armidale Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 105. The locality covers an area of 196.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 1013 m above sea level. It lies approximately 370 km north of Sydney. Metz is located at 30.5798°S, 151.8351°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2350. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Metz unfolds under a wide, pale sky, a scattering of weathered buildings clinging to the ochre earth where the land begins its gentle, patient swell towards the distant, hazy ranges. It lies 17.9 km east-south-east of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 119°T), and is situated 34.6 km east-north-east of Uralla. The air here carries a dry, mineral scent, a whisper of the ancient rocks beneath, and the occasional rustle of hardy grasses speaks of a resilience born of sun and infrequent rain. Sheep, like scattered clouds, dot the undulating paddocks, their woolly forms softened by the shimmering heat that can rise from the ground, particularly as the afternoon wears on. The light, when it catches the low-slung homesteads and shearing sheds, paints them in shades of warm honey and faded terracotta, a landscape that feels both enduring and profoundly peaceful.
This is country that has long supported those who work the land, a tradition stretching back to early pastoralists who saw in its rolling terrain the promise of grazing for their flocks. The economy of Metz is intrinsically tied to the wool clip and the beef herds, an honest livelihood shaped by the seasons and the enduring spirit of its farming families. Though the echoes of more vigorous times might have faded, the character of Metz remains, a quiet strength found in the weathered faces of its inhabitants and the unpretentious solidity of its general store, a place where the day’s news is exchanged alongside provisions. It is a locality where the past is not a grand monument, but a quiet undercurrent, felt in the very texture of the land and the unhurried rhythm of its days.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Metz, 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 Metz, in the Armidale Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Metz includes the postcode (2350), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Armidale 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 Metz 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. |