Mole River, 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 Mole River, in the Tenterfield Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Mole River |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tenterfield Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.0922 |
| Longitude | 151.74332 |
| Population | 67 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 371.8 km² |
| Elevation | 517 m |
| Postcode | 2372 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 534 km north |
Mole River is a locality in the Tenterfield Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 67. The locality covers an area of 371.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 517 m above sea level. It lies approximately 534 km north of Sydney. Mole River is located at 29.0922°S, 151.7433°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2372. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mole River flows with a quiet persistence through the rolling landscapes of the New England Tablelands. It lies 156.8 km north of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 3°T), and is situated 28.7 km west of Tenterfield. The terrain here is a study in subtle gradients, where broad, sun-drenched pastures give way to pockets of denser woodland, the trees standing sentinel against the expansive sky. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crispness, a clean scent of damp earth and eucalypt, hinting at the cooler climes of this elevated country. The land itself feels ancient, its colours muted and earthy, a palette of ochres and muted greens that shift with the changing light, particularly in the late afternoon when long shadows begin to stretch across the paddocks, imbuing the scene with a gentle, contemplative mood.
Historically, this region's fortunes have been tied to the land, with grazing properties forming the backbone of the local economy for generations. The rich volcanic soils, a legacy of ancient geological activity, have proven fertile ground for both sheep and cattle, their steady presence a visual marker of the agricultural rhythm. While mining has played a role in the broader district's past, it's the enduring pastoral heritage that defines the character of the Mole River country, a character reflected in the sturdy, weathered farmhouses and the wide-open vistas. Travellers passing through might notice the occasional cluster of silos against the horizon, silent monuments to the harvests that have sustained this part of New South Wales.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mole River, 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 Mole River, in the Tenterfield Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mole River includes the postcode (2372), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tenterfield 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 Mole River 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. |