Numulgi, 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 Numulgi, in the Lismore City Council local government area.
| Locality | Numulgi |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lismore City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.7246 |
| Longitude | 153.32669 |
| Population | 201 |
| Density | 11.6 /km² |
| Area | 17.3 km² |
| Elevation | 115 m |
| Postcode | 2480 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 606 km north-northeast |
Numulgi 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 201. The locality covers an area of 17.3 km², giving a population density of about 11.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 115 m above sea level. It lies approximately 606 km north-northeast of Sydney. Numulgi is located at 28.7246°S, 153.3267°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2480. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Numulgi rests in the rolling foothills where the rich, red earth begins its slow ascent towards the escarpment, a landscape painted in swathes of emerald pasture and deep, shadowed gulleys. It lies 73.0 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 185°T), and is situated 11.6 km north of Goonellabah. The air here carries a particular scent, a blend of damp soil after a recent shower and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers. Cattle graze in contented herds, their lowing a soft counterpoint to the chirping chorus of unseen birds, and the broad leaves of banana plantations, a vibrant green against the darker hues of the surrounding bush, catch the afternoon sun. The land itself feels ancient and yielding, a gentle slope towards the distant, hazy blue of the coast.
The history of Numulgi is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring legacy of its agricultural roots, a heritage deeply connected to the fertile lands that have sustained generations. For years, dairy farming was the backbone of the local economy, the creamery a central hub where neighbours gathered, its rhythmic hum a familiar sound. Though dairying has waned, the spirit of the land persists, with many now turning their hand to cattle grazing and the cultivation of tropical fruits, the distinctive, broad leaves of the banana groves a testament to this enduring connection. The occasional artefact unearthed by a farmer’s plough hints at an even deeper past, a whisper of the original custodians who knew these creeks and ridges intimately, their presence a quiet undercurrent in the everyday life of Numulgi.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Numulgi, 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 Numulgi, in the Lismore City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Numulgi 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 Numulgi 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. |