Monaltrie, 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 Monaltrie, in the Lismore City Council local government area.
| Locality | Monaltrie |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lismore City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.85203 |
| Longitude | 153.29056 |
| Population | 197 |
| Density | 10.2 /km² |
| Area | 19.3 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 2480 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 592 km north-northeast |
Monaltrie is a locality in the Lismore City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 197. The locality covers an area of 19.3 km², giving a population density of about 10.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 592 km north-northeast of Sydney. Monaltrie is located at 28.8520°S, 153.2906°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2480. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Monaltrie lies where the land swells gently towards the coast, a place of rich red soil that seems to hold the warmth of the sun long after dusk. It lies 87.5 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 186°T), and is situated 3.8 km south-west of Goonellabah. The landscape here is a mosaic of rolling pastures, punctuated by stands of resilient eucalypts that cast long, dancing shadows as the day wears on. The air carries a subtle, earthy fragrance, a blend of sun-baked earth and the distant tang of salt from the ocean, a constant reminder of the neighbouring coastline. Here, the light at the end of the day possesses a particular softness, bleeding across the western sky in hues of apricot and rose, painting the land in a serene, almost contemplative glow.
The story of Monaltrie is one deeply entwined with the land's bounty and the tenacious spirit of its people. Historically, this region thrived on the careful cultivation of its fertile plains, a legacy that continues today with productive grazing properties and small farms that dot the countryside, their fences a testament to generations of toil. The local economy, though diversified, still feels the pulse of agriculture, with livestock sales and produce markets forming important hubs of activity. Nearby, the winding course of a freshwater creek, a vital artery for the surrounding farms, whispers tales of earlier times, when its banks were the heart of a burgeoning settlement. This enduring connection to the land, a quiet strength, defines the character of Monaltrie.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Monaltrie, 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 Monaltrie, in the Lismore City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Monaltrie includes the postcode (2480), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lismore City 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 Monaltrie 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. |