Pimlico, 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 Pimlico, in the Ballina Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Pimlico |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Ballina Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.89433 |
| Longitude | 153.49926 |
| Population | 300 |
| Density | 12.5 /km² |
| Area | 24.1 km² |
| Elevation | 2 m |
| Postcode | 2478 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 594 km north-northeast |
Pimlico is a locality in the Ballina Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 300. The locality covers an area of 24.1 km², giving a population density of about 12.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 2 m above sea level. It lies approximately 594 km north-northeast of Sydney. Pimlico is located at 28.8943°S, 153.4993°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2478. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Pimlico lies cradled in a gentle fold of the Northern Rivers landscape, where the rich, dark soils of the coastal plain begin their slow, patient rise towards the hinterland. It lies 92.2 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 173°T), and is situated 9.1 km south-west of Ballina. Here, the air, thick with the scent of damp earth and flowering gum, hangs heavy, particularly after a summer shower, lending a palpable humidity to the afternoons. The land itself is a patchwork of verdant pastures, interspersed with stands of mature eucalypts that cast long, cool shadows across the paddocks. Fences, often weathered and sometimes sagging, delineate properties where cattle graze with a quiet, bovine contentment, their presence a constant, reassuring hum in the background of daily life. The sky above, a vast canvas of ever-shifting blues and greys, often breaks to reveal a sun that, even in the cooler months, possesses a distinct Australian warmth, painting the landscape in hues of gold and amber as it begins its descent.
The history of Pimlico is entwined with the agricultural bounty of this fertile region, a story told in the enduring presence of dairy farms that have long defined the local economy, their milking sheds a familiar sight along the country roads. While the dairy industry has seen its own ebb and flow, the land continues to yield, with some properties now diversifying into beef cattle grazing and the cultivation of fodder crops. The close proximity to the coast, though not directly on the water, influences the character of Pimlico, bringing a subtle maritime flavour to its outlook and a relaxed pace that feels distinct from the more bustling centres further inland. The spirit of the place is one of quiet resilience, a community where neighbours know each other by name and where the simple act of sharing a cup of tea can feel like a significant social event, a gentle reminder of the enduring connections that bind this pocket of New South Wales.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pimlico, 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 Pimlico, in the Ballina Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Pimlico includes the postcode (2478), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Ballina 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 Pimlico 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. |