Tilpa, 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 Tilpa, in the Cobar Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Tilpa |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Cobar Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -30.98994 |
| Longitude | 144.45988 |
| Population | 55 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 6905.7 km² |
| Elevation | 89 m |
| Postcode | 2840 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 710 km west-northwest |
Tilpa is a locality in the Cobar Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 55. The locality covers an area of 6905.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 89 m above sea level. It lies approximately 710 km west-northwest of Sydney. Tilpa is located at 30.9899°S, 144.4599°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2840. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Tilpa rests on the western plains, a settlement defined by the vast, ochre-coloured earth that stretches to a sky that often seems impossibly large. It lies 394.3 km north-north-west of Griffith, NSW (from Griffith, NSW: bearing 337°T), and is situated 64.8 km south-west of Louth. The landscape here is a study in subtle contrasts: the muted greens of sparse saltbush and hardy grasses clinging to the soil, punctuated by the stark, skeletal forms of ancient dead trees, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards the relentless sun. The air, when it's not thick with the fine, pervasive dust that coats everything, carries a dry, clean scent, hinting at distant, unseen horizons. Evenings bring a softening of the harsh light, painting the sky in hues of lavender and rose that bleed into a deep, star-dusted indigo, a quiet beauty that settles over the land like a gentle hand.
The history of Tilpa is as deeply rooted in the land as the sparse vegetation, a story etched into the very fabric of its existence. For generations, it has been a place sustained by the bounty, and the challenges, of the Darling River, a vital artery that dictates the ebb and flow of life. The local economy, historically tied to sheep grazing and the cultivation of hardy crops, still relies on the land's capacity to provide, though the modern traveller might also find a welcoming stop at the local hotel, a focal point for those passing through this remote corner of New South Wales. The river itself, when full, transforms the surroundings, offering a shimmer of life and a cooling respite, a stark contrast to the dry, baked earth that dominates for much of the year.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tilpa, 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 Tilpa, in the Cobar Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tilpa includes the postcode (2840), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Cobar Shire Council), 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 Tilpa 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. |