Rappville, 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 Rappville, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Rappville |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Richmond Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.067 |
| Longitude | 152.94572 |
| Population | 166 |
| Density | 3.5 /km² |
| Area | 46.9 km² |
| Elevation | 50 m |
| Postcode | 2469 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 559 km north-northeast |
Rappville is a locality in the Richmond Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 166. The locality covers an area of 46.9 km², giving a population density of about 3.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 50 m above sea level. It lies approximately 559 km north-northeast of Sydney. Rappville is located at 29.0670°S, 152.9457°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2469. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Rappville rests in a gentle fold of the Richmond Valley, where the land begins its slow, deliberate journey towards the coast. It lies 119.1 km south-south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 201°T), and is situated 25.4 km south-south-west of Casino. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a subtle perfume that clings to the broadleaf trees lining the roads and the scattered paddocks. Sunlight, when it breaks through the occasional cloud cover, falls in broad, golden swathes across the landscape, illuminating the deep greens of pasture and the richer browns of tilled soil. The terrain is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet, enduring character, a place where the horizon feels both close and yet endlessly inviting, promising a steady, unhurried existence. The sky above Rappville is a vast canvas, often painted with the soft greys of approaching rain or the brilliant blues of a clear, expansive day.
The story of Rappville is one deeply entwined with the fertile land and the hardy individuals who have worked it. This district, once a vital stop on the railway line, has a history etched into the very rhythm of its daily life, a legacy of farming and grazing that continues to shape its economy. While the railway's roar has long since faded, the echoes of that industrious past remain, a quiet testament to the generations who built their lives here. The local economy still draws strength from the surrounding agricultural pursuits, with cattle grazing on the rich pastures and crops growing under the generous Queensland sunshine. Rappville itself, though small, offers a glimpse into a way of life where community ties run deep, and the pace is dictated by the seasons rather than the clock.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rappville, 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 Rappville, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Rappville includes the postcode (2469), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Richmond Valley 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 Rappville 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. |