Tibooburra, 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 Tibooburra, in the Unincorporated - Far West Area local government area.
| Locality | Tibooburra |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Unincorporated - Far West Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -29.50383 |
| Longitude | 142.04485 |
| Population | 198 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 12206.5 km² |
| Elevation | 184 m |
| Postcode | 2880 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 993 km west-northwest |
Tibooburra is a locality in the Unincorporated - Far West Area local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 198. The locality covers an area of 12206.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 184 m above sea level. It lies approximately 993 km west-northwest of Sydney. Tibooburra is located at 29.5038°S, 142.0448°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2880. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Tibooburra rises from the ochre earth like a mirage, a scattering of buildings bleached by relentless sun against a horizon that seems to stretch into eternity. It lies 523.5 km north of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 359°T), and is situated 59.8 km north-east of Milparinka. The landscape here is one of stark, raw beauty, a vast expanse of arid plains punctuated by the low, weathered forms of ancient granite outcrops. Spinifex, a hardy silver-green carpet, grips the sandy soil, its sharp blades whispering secrets to the dry wind. The sky above is an immense, unfathomable blue, a canvas for clouds that drift like forgotten thoughts, and at dusk, it bleeds into a spectacular panorama of fiery oranges and soft purples, painting the dust-hazed air with a transient, almost sacred light.
This remote outpost, once a vital hub for prospectors drawn by the lure of gold, still carries the echoes of its boomtown past, though the frantic rush has long since subsided. The economy now leans on the enduring strength of sheep grazing and the hardy resilience of those who call this harsh country home. Tibooburra’s distinctive character is etched in the weathered timber of its buildings and the quiet stoicism of its inhabitants, a people shaped by the vastness and the unforgiving climate. The iconic granite monoliths, like the striking Flat Top Hill, stand as silent sentinels, bearing witness to millennia of geological time and the fleeting passage of human endeavour, their rough surfaces a testament to the enduring spirit of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tibooburra, 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 Tibooburra, in the Unincorporated - Far West Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Tibooburra includes the postcode (2880), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Unincorporated - Far West Area), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote 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 Tibooburra 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. |