Palmvale, 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 Palmvale, in the Tweed Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Palmvale |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tweed Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.37335 |
| Longitude | 153.48686 |
| Population | 82 |
| Density | 13.0 /km² |
| Area | 6.3 km² |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Postcode | 2484 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 648 km north-northeast |
Palmvale is a locality in the Tweed Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 82. The locality covers an area of 6.3 km², giving a population density of about 13.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 25 m above sea level. It lies approximately 648 km north-northeast of Sydney. Palmvale is located at 28.3733°S, 153.4869°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2484. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Palmvale unfolds as a verdant embrace, where rolling hills, softened by the passage of time, meet the fertile plains that stretch towards the coast. It lies 34.9 km south-south-east of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 165°T), and is situated 11.6 km east-south-east of Murwillumbah. The air here carries a subtle, sweet perfume, a blend of damp earth and the delicate scent of flowering gums, particularly potent after a summer shower. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, paints the landscape in a rich, golden hue, illuminating the vibrant greens of pastures and the darker, richer tones of the ancient rainforest remnants clinging to steeper inclines. The land feels yielding, a gentle slope that guides the eye towards the distant shimmer of the Pacific, a constant presence even when unseen. This is a place where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the sun and the season, a quiet cadence that soothes the hurried spirit.
Historically, Palmvale's story is intertwined with the rich volcanic soil that makes it such a productive agricultural region. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established dairy farms and orchards, their efforts shaping the very character of the landscape with neat rows of fruit trees and well-maintained paddocks. The local economy still hums with the gentle thrum of these traditions, with dairy herds dotting the hillsides and local produce finding its way to bustling farmers' markets. Beyond the agricultural heartland, the proximity to the coast influences the local character, with a steady stream of travellers drawn to the promise of sun-drenched beaches and the laid-back coastal lifestyle. Palmvale itself, while not directly on the water, feels the salty tang on the breeze and benefits from the vibrant energy of its neighbouring seaside communities.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Palmvale, 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 Palmvale, in the Tweed Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Palmvale includes the postcode (2484), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tweed 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 Palmvale 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. |