Tumbulgum, 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 Tumbulgum, in the Tweed Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Tumbulgum |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tweed Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.28361 |
| Longitude | 153.4805 |
| Population | 412 |
| Density | 47.8 /km² |
| Area | 8.6 km² |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Postcode | 2490 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 658 km north-northeast |
Tumbulgum is a locality in the Tweed Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 412. The locality covers an area of 8.6 km², giving a population density of about 47.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 3 m above sea level. It lies approximately 658 km north-northeast of Sydney. Tumbulgum is located at 28.2836°S, 153.4805°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2490. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tumbulgum rests where the fertile Tweed Valley begins to breathe in the salty tang of the sea, a quiet settlement cradled by verdant hills and the slow, sinuous embrace of the Tweed River. It lies 25.2 km south-south-east of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 160°T), and is situated 8.9 km south-west of Banora Point. Here, the land slopes gently, a patchwork of deep green pastures and the darker, more textured foliage of the rainforest that clings to the steeper inclines. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a distinct coolness, a whisper of dew on the grass and the promise of a warm day to come, while the river itself, a broad, silken ribbon, reflects the sky in a shifting mosaic of blues and greys. This is a place where the horizon feels close, defined by the rounded shoulders of the surrounding mountains rather than an infinite expanse, and the silence is often broken only by the calls of unseen birds or the distant murmur of a tractor.
The history of Tumbulgum is as deeply rooted as the ancient fig trees that shade its riverbanks, a story woven through the traditional custodians of this land and the pioneering spirit that followed. Once a bustling hub for timber cutters and dairy farmers, the economy of Tumbulgum has gracefully transitioned, with tourism now playing a significant role, drawing visitors to its serene riverside setting and the surrounding agricultural heartland. The river remains central, a vital artery for local life, whether for recreation or simply for the aesthetic beauty it lends to the landscape. It’s a place where the pace of life feels dictated by the sun’s journey across the sky and the gentle ebb and flow of the tides, a quiet defiance against the hurried world beyond its borders.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tumbulgum, 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 Tumbulgum, in the Tweed Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tumbulgum includes the postcode (2490), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tweed 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 Tumbulgum 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. |