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| Locality | Oban |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Armidale Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.09958 |
| Longitude | 151.87142 |
| Population | 7 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 72.6 km² |
| Elevation | 1306 m |
| Postcode | 2365 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 424 km north |
Oban is a locality in the Armidale Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 7. The locality covers an area of 72.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 1306 m above sea level. It lies approximately 424 km north of Sydney. Oban is located at 30.0996°S, 151.8714°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2365. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Oban unfolds itself against a backdrop of rolling hills that spill down towards the grey-blue expanse of the Tasman Sea. It lies 48.5 km north-north-east of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 23°T), and is situated 24.5 km east-north-east of Guyra. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the hinterland mingling with the sharper tang of salt spray, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity. Sheep dot the verdant slopes like scattered wool, their bleating a soft counterpoint to the occasional cry of a seagull. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, has a peculiar softness, as if filtered through a fine mist, lending a gentle glow to the weathered timber of the older buildings and the sturdy brick facades of the more recent ones. This is a landscape that feels both resilient and yielding, shaped by the elements and the persistent efforts of those who have made their home here.
The story of Oban is one deeply entwined with the land and the sea. Originally a stopping point for coastal traders and whalers, its character was forged by the predictable rhythm of the tides and the bounty of the surrounding pastures. The local economy, still anchored by sheep grazing and some mixed farming on the richer inland soils, has adapted over the decades. While the whispers of past industries, perhaps a long-closed quarry or a defunct cannery, can still be felt, the focus has increasingly shifted towards tourism, drawing visitors keen to explore the rugged coastline and the quiet beauty of the region. Oban’s distinctive charm lies not in grand pronouncements, but in the subtle details: the way the sea mist can creep inland on a still morning, obscuring the distant hills, or the sturdy, no-nonsense practicality that seems to underpin the daily life of its inhabitants.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Oban, New South Wales. 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 Oban, in the Armidale Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Oban includes the postcode (2365), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Armidale 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 Oban is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |