Timbarra, 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 Timbarra, in the Tenterfield Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Timbarra |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tenterfield Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.06286 |
| Longitude | 152.23703 |
| Population | 32 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 144.7 km² |
| Elevation | 871 m |
| Postcode | 2372 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 543 km north |
Timbarra is a locality in the Tenterfield Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 32. The locality covers an area of 144.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 871 m above sea level. It lies approximately 543 km north of Sydney. Timbarra is located at 29.0629°S, 152.2370°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2372. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Timbarra lies cradled in the rolling hills of the Northern Tablelands, a landscape painted in shades of ochre and deep green. It lies 157.8 km south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 225°T), and is situated 19.5 km east of Tenterfield. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of damp earth and the distant perfume of eucalypts, particularly potent after a summer shower. This is country where the sky seems to stretch to an impossible horizon, and the land falls away in gentle slopes towards unseen creeks, their courses hinted at by denser stands of timber. The light often possesses a luminous quality, especially in the late afternoon, when long shadows begin to stitch across the paddocks, giving the world a softened, almost watercolour hue. The character of Timbarra is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace rather than the clock.
The history of Timbarra is etched into the very contours of its land, a story of settlers drawn by the promise of fertile soil and the quiet bounty of the bush. Early pastoralists grazed their flocks here, their presence leaving a lasting imprint on the open grasslands that still dominate the surrounding country. While Timbarra itself may not boast grand historical monuments, its economy has long been tied to the rhythms of agriculture – sheep and cattle farming forming the backbone of livelihoods for generations. The soil, rich and dark, continues to yield its harvest, supporting a way of life that values hard work and a deep connection to the earth. The community, though small, is bound by a shared understanding of this enduring landscape, a place where the past whispers on the wind and the future is nurtured in the slow, steady growth of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Timbarra, 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 Timbarra, in the Tenterfield Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Timbarra includes the postcode (2372), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tenterfield 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 Timbarra 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. |