Tygalgah, 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 Tygalgah, in the Tweed Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Tygalgah |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tweed Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.29644 |
| Longitude | 153.42221 |
| Population | 129 |
| Density | 7.0 /km² |
| Area | 18.4 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 2484 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 654 km north-northeast |
Tygalgah 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 129. The locality covers an area of 18.4 km², giving a population density of about 7.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 654 km north-northeast of Sydney. Tygalgah is located at 28.2964°S, 153.4222°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2484. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tygalgah unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rounded hills, their slopes cloaked in a patchwork of verdant pasture and the darker, more resilient hues of native forest. It lies 25.3 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 173°T), and is situated 14.1 km south-west of Banora Point. The air here carries a distinct sweetness, a blend of damp earth and the subtle perfume of unseen wildflowers, particularly potent in the quiet hours after rain. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, possesses a diffused quality, softening the edges of the rolling terrain and casting long, pale shadows that stretch and recede with the passing day. The very character of Tygalgah seems to be one of quiet resilience, a place that absorbs the elements without fanfare, its beauty understated and profoundly peaceful.
The history of Tygalgah is intrinsically tied to the rich, dark soils that have sustained generations of farmers and graziers. For decades, its economy has pulsed with the rhythm of the land, the growth of crops and the careful tending of livestock forming the bedrock of its prosperity. While the agricultural roots run deep, a subtle shift has begun to weave through Tygalgah, as visitors are drawn to its tranquil beauty and the promise of a slower pace of life. Small pockets of boutique tourism are emerging, offering a glimpse into the region's unhurried charm, and the local craft scene, though modest, speaks of a community that values tradition and artisanal skill. The winding lanes, often edged with ancient, gnarled fig trees, hint at journeys taken and stories held within the very fabric of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tygalgah, 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 Tygalgah, in the Tweed Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tygalgah includes the postcode (2484), 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 Tygalgah 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. |