Mungindi, 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 Mungindi, in the Moree Plains Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Mungindi |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Moree Plains Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -28.99878 |
| Longitude | 149.07563 |
| Population | 589 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 1623.3 km² |
| Elevation | 163 m |
| Postcode | 2406 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 578 km north-northwest |
Mungindi is a locality in the Moree Plains Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 589. The locality covers an area of 1623.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 163 m above sea level. It lies approximately 578 km north-northwest of Sydney. Mungindi is located at 28.9988°S, 149.0756°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2406. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Mungindi rests on the edge of the vast Gwydir River, a ribbon of life unfurling through plains that stretch towards a horizon often softened by the haze of distance. It lies 293.5 km north-west of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 322°T), and is situated 55.4 km north-west of Moree. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, the earth a rich ochre that deepens to a near-violet after rain, supporting an endless expanse of sky that can shift from a searing, cloudless blue to a bruised, thunderous grey within hours. Gum trees, their bark peeling in papery curls, stand sentinel along the riverbanks, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper that seems to carry the secrets of seasons past. The air itself, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a warmth that is both comforting and profound, a gentle caress that promises a cool, star-dusted night.
The lifeblood of Mungindi has long been tied to the land and the river that sustains it. For generations, this place has been a heartland for agriculture, with wheat fields rippling like golden seas in the breeze, and cattle grazing on broad, sun-drenched pastures. The Gwydir River, a constant companion, shapes the very character of Mungindi, its moods dictating the fortunes of those who farm its fertile banks. Evidence of a pioneering spirit can be seen in the sturdy, unpretentious buildings that line the main street, a testament to resilience and a quiet determination to thrive in this expansive country. The community here possesses a deep understanding of the cycles of nature, a grounded perspective forged by the elements and the enduring rhythm of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mungindi, 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 Mungindi, in the Moree Plains Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mungindi includes the postcode (2406), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Moree Plains Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Mungindi 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. |