Upper Bingara, 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 Upper Bingara, in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Upper Bingara |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Gwydir Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.07311 |
| Longitude | 150.66625 |
| Population | 35 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 85.3 km² |
| Elevation | 657 m |
| Postcode | 2404 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 425 km north |
Upper Bingara is a locality in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 35. The locality covers an area of 85.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 657 m above sea level. It lies approximately 425 km north of Sydney. Upper Bingara is located at 30.0731°S, 150.6662°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2404. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Upper Bingara lies cradled by a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, where the ochre earth, baked dry by the sun, gives way to swathes of hardy native grasses and the sparse, silvery foliage of scattered eucalypts. It lies 107.6 km west-north-west of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 296°T), and is situated 28.8 km south-south-east of Bingara. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the subtle perfume of wild mint and the faintest whisper of woodsmoke from distant homesteads. The sky above is an immense, pale blue canvas, often streaked with wisps of cloud that drift lazily, mirroring the unhurried pace of life in this corner of the Gwydir Shire. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, golden hue across the country, softening the edges of the terrain and imbuing the quiet expanses with a profound sense of peace.
The story of Upper Bingara is one deeply entwined with the Gwydir River, the lifeblood that has sustained settlements and livelihoods for generations. This region, traditionally a rich grazing territory, saw its character shaped by the hardy pioneers who established sheep and cattle stations across the fertile plains. While the echoes of past pastoral prosperity can still be felt, the local economy today also acknowledges the resilience of its people and the diversification of modern rural enterprise. Small-scale agriculture and a growing appreciation for regional tourism, drawn to the quiet beauty and the authentic country experience Upper Bingara offers, are now part of its evolving narrative, a quiet testament to enduring connection with the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Upper Bingara, 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 Upper Bingara, in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Upper Bingara includes the postcode (2404), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Gwydir 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 Upper Bingara 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. |