Red Range, 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 Red Range, in the Glen Innes Severn Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Red Range |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Glen Innes Severn Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.79524 |
| Longitude | 151.90696 |
| Population | 180 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 239.9 km² |
| Elevation | 1161 m |
| Postcode | 2370 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 458 km north |
Red Range is a locality in the Glen Innes Severn Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 180. The locality covers an area of 239.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 1161 m above sea level. It lies approximately 458 km north of Sydney. Red Range is located at 29.7952°S, 151.9070°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2370. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Red Range unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, their slopes painted in muted ochres and deep greens under a vast, often brilliant, Australian sky. It lies 81.6 km north-north-east of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 16°T), and is situated 21.3 km east-south-east of Glen Innes. The terrain is a mix of open grazing country, punctuated by stands of mature eucalypts whose silvery bark catches the light, and denser pockets of bushland where the air carries the dry, sweet scent of wattles and the occasional sharp tang of pine. Patches of rich, dark soil hint at the fertility beneath, a promise held out to the land and its tenders, while rocky outcrops and weathered granite boulders punctuate the contours, speaking of ancient geological forces. The quality of the light here can be extraordinary, particularly in the late afternoon, when the sun dips low, casting long, dramatic shadows that deepen the colours of the land and imbue the air with a hushed, golden luminescence.
The history of Red Range is deeply entwined with the pastoral and mining heritage of the wider region. For generations, this land has supported sheep and cattle grazing, the hardy wool and meat finding their way to distant markets. Evidence of earlier endeavours can still be found, subtle signs of a gold rush era that brought a transient flurry of activity and ambition to these hills, leaving behind a legacy of weathered sheds and overgrown tracks. The local economy, though evolving, still draws strength from the land, with a resilient agricultural base. This quiet corner of the country carries a distinct character, a sense of enduring connection to the soil and a steady, unhurried pace of life that feels both timeless and deeply rooted.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Red Range, 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 Red Range, in the Glen Innes Severn Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Red Range includes the postcode (2370), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Glen Innes Severn Shire 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 Red Range 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. |