Townsend, 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 Townsend, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Townsend |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Clarence Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.4631 |
| Longitude | 153.22067 |
| Population | 869 |
| Density | 268.2 /km² |
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 2463 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 526 km north-northeast |
Townsend is a locality in the Clarence Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 869. The locality covers an area of 3.2 km², giving a population density of about 268.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 526 km north-northeast of Sydney. Townsend is located at 29.4631°S, 153.2207°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2463. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Townsend rests in a quiet pocket of the Clarence Valley, where the land breathes a gentle, humid air thick with the scent of damp earth and distant salt. It lies 94.4 km north of Coffs Harbour, NSW (from Coffs Harbour, NSW: bearing 6°T), and is situated 12.1 km west-south-west of Yamba. The terrain here is a soft surrender to the river, its broad, slow-moving waters a constant presence, reflecting the sky in shifting shades of grey and blue. Verdant pastures, often softened by a morning mist, roll towards the riverbanks, punctuated by stands of tall, whispering gums whose leaves shimmer like a thousand tiny coins in the dappled sunlight. The character of Townsend is one of understated resilience, a place where life unfolds with a steady, unhurried cadence, mirroring the very flow of the river that defines its edge.
The history of Townsend is intrinsically tied to the Clarence River's bounty, a lifeline that shaped its early development and continues to sustain it. For generations, the river has been the primary artery for commerce and sustenance, facilitating the transport of timber and agricultural produce. While the echoes of past industries, such as timber milling, can still be felt in the sturdy character of its older buildings, the local economy today finds its footing in a blend of agriculture and the quiet allure of a riverside lifestyle that draws a steady stream of visitors. The surrounding landscape, a mosaic of fertile river flats and grazing land, speaks to the enduring connection between the people of Townsend and the rich soil that has long supported them.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Townsend, 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 Townsend, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Townsend includes the postcode (2463), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Clarence Valley 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 Townsend 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. |