Rollands Plains, 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 Rollands Plains, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area.
| Locality | Rollands Plains |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Port Macquarie-Hastings Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.28764 |
| Longitude | 152.65271 |
| Population | 135 |
| Density | 3.5 /km² |
| Area | 38.2 km² |
| Elevation | 30 m |
| Postcode | 2441 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 317 km north-northeast |
Rollands Plains is a locality in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 135. The locality covers an area of 38.2 km², giving a population density of about 3.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 30 m above sea level. It lies approximately 317 km north-northeast of Sydney. Rollands Plains is located at 31.2876°S, 152.6527°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2441. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Rollands Plains unfurls across a landscape softened by the gentle embrace of the Hastings River, its waters a shimmering ribbon threading through rolling country. It lies 30.1 km north-west of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 310°T), and is situated 12.5 km west-north-west of Telegraph Point. Here, the earth wears a coat of verdant pasture, punctuated by the darker greens of scattered stands of gum trees, their branches reaching towards a sky that often hums with the distant whine of a small aircraft. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of sun-baked earth and the faint, briny tang that drifts inland from the coast, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity. The very character of Rollands Plains is one of quiet endurance, of land settled and worked with a steady hand, where the days are measured by the arc of the sun and the changing moods of the river.
The history of Rollands Plains is intrinsically tied to the fertile lands flanking the Hastings River, an area that has long sustained agricultural pursuits. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil, established farms that continue to form the backbone of the local economy, with cattle grazing and fodder crops being primary industries. This pastoral heritage is visible in the weathered fences and the occasional glimpse of a grand old homestead peeking through a screen of trees. While not a major hub, Rollands Plains possesses a distinct sense of place, a quiet rhythm of life that resonates with those who call it home, a connection to the land that has been passed down through generations, shaping its identity and ensuring its continued, unhurried existence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rollands Plains, 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 Rollands Plains, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Rollands Plains includes the postcode (2441), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Port Macquarie-Hastings 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 Rollands Plains 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. |