Rous Mill, 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 Rous Mill, in the Ballina Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Rous Mill |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Ballina Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.87978 |
| Longitude | 153.38221 |
| Population | 187 |
| Density | 18.8 /km² |
| Area | 9.9 km² |
| Elevation | 155 m |
| Postcode | 2477 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 592 km north-northeast |
Rous Mill 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 187. The locality covers an area of 9.9 km², giving a population density of about 18.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 155 m above sea level. It lies approximately 592 km north-northeast of Sydney. Rous Mill is located at 28.8798°S, 153.3822°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2477. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Rous Mill rests at the confluence of rolling hills and fertile river flats, a landscape softened by the persistent, humid breath of the sub-tropical north coast. It lies 90.0 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 181°T), and is situated 8.3 km south-east of Goonellabah. The air here is thick with the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a fragrance that clings to the skin long after you’ve driven away. Pastures, a vibrant, almost aggressive green under the often-overcast sky, spill down towards the meandering waterways, their surfaces reflecting the bruised purples and soft greys of approaching rain. The terrain itself feels yielding, the soil a rich, dark loam that promises abundance, while the distant escarpments loom like sleeping giants, their slopes cloaked in a dense, emerald tapestry of rainforest. Even the silence here has a texture, a deep, resonant quietude punctuated only by the calls of unseen birds and the rustle of leaves.
The history of Rous Mill is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring rhythm of its agricultural heart. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty to farmers, the legacy of dairying still evident in the scattered farmhouses and the contented lowing of cattle that drifts across the paddocks. The local economy, while diversifying, retains a strong connection to the land, with produce from the surrounding farms finding its way to regional markets. The Rous River, a vital artery, whispers tales of earlier times when it was the main thoroughfare for timber getters and settlers, its banks now a tranquil haven for birdlife and quiet contemplation. Rous Mill itself embodies a particular brand of Australian resilience, a place where the character of the land has shaped the stoic, understated spirit of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rous Mill, 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 Rous Mill, in the Ballina Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Rous Mill includes the postcode (2477), 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 Rous Mill 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. |