Montecollum, 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 Montecollum, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Montecollum |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Byron Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.59207 |
| Longitude | 153.46147 |
| Population | 56 |
| Density | 16.6 /km² |
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Elevation | 181 m |
| Postcode | 2482 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 624 km north-northeast |
Montecollum 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 56. The locality covers an area of 3.4 km², giving a population density of about 16.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 181 m above sea level. It lies approximately 624 km north-northeast of Sydney. Montecollum is located at 28.5921°S, 153.4615°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2482. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Montecollum rests where the land begins to soften, a place of rolling hills that cradle the sky. It lies 58.4 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 173°T), and is situated 11.9 km south-west of Ocean Shores. The terrain here is a mosaic of emerald pastures and darker swathes of bushland, the earth a rich, loamy brown that holds the moisture from the frequent coastal rains. Winds, carrying the faint, salty tang of the distant ocean, whisper through the gum trees, their leaves shimmering like countless tiny coins. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, slants across the landscape, painting the slopes in hues of gold and ochre, imbuing the very air with a quiet luminescence. The character of Montecollum is one of gentle persistence, a landscape that yields its bounty without ostentation, its beauty a quiet invitation to linger.
This is a place with roots stretching back to the early days of settlement, its economy historically tied to the fertile soil that supports a vibrant agricultural sector, particularly dairy and beef grazing. Generations of families have worked these lands, their lives intertwined with the seasons and the land's offerings. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the proximity to the coast has also drawn a steady trickle of tourism, with visitors seeking the unhurried pace and natural beauty that Montecollum offers. You might hear the distant lowing of cattle on a still morning, or the cheerful chatter of children on their way to the local school, sounds that speak of a community deeply connected to its rural heritage and the enduring spirit of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Montecollum, 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 Montecollum, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Montecollum includes the postcode (2482), 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 Montecollum 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. |