Moonbi, 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 Moonbi, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Moonbi |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tamworth Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.95098 |
| Longitude | 151.05198 |
| Population | 1,099 |
| Density | 5.5 /km² |
| Area | 198.9 km² |
| Elevation | 465 m |
| Postcode | 2353 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 325 km north |
Moonbi is a locality in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,099. The locality covers an area of 198.9 km², giving a population density of about 5.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 465 m above sea level. It lies approximately 325 km north of Sydney. Moonbi is located at 30.9510°S, 151.0520°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2353. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Moonbi unfolds like a gentle sigh beneath the imposing sweep of the Moonbi Range, a place where the rich, ochre soil of the New England Tablelands meets the sky in a soft embrace. It lies 19.5 km north-east of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 36°T), and is situated 12.8 km north of Kootingal. The landscape here is a study in subtle gradients, a tapestry of rolling hills that swell and recede, punctuated by stands of gum trees whose silvered bark catches the light. The air itself carries a clean, crisp quality, especially in the early mornings when a pearly mist often clings to the lower-lying fields, lending a dreamlike haze to the awakening world. The character of Moonbi is one of quiet resilience, a steadfastness born from generations who have worked this land, their lives intertwined with the seasons and the steady pulse of rural existence.
The story of Moonbi is deeply rooted in the pastoral heritage of the region, a history etched into the very contours of the land. For many years, sheep and cattle grazing have formed the backbone of its local economy, the vast paddocks a testament to this enduring industry, where the colour of the wool and the quality of the beef are matters of quiet pride. The fertile ground also supports a scattering of orchards, their fruit trees adding splashes of vibrant blossom in spring and a bounty of colour in the harvest months. While the gold rushes of days gone by have faded, the echoes of that pioneering spirit still resonate, a reminder of the ambition and hard graft that shaped this corner of New South Wales. Today, Moonbi maintains its distinctive character as a peaceful rural centre, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the needs of the land and the gentle hum of a community that knows itself and its neighbours.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Moonbi, 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 Moonbi, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Moonbi includes the postcode (2353), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tamworth 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 Moonbi 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. |