Upper Manilla, 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 Manilla, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Upper Manilla |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tamworth Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.61408 |
| Longitude | 150.6545 |
| Population | 125 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 187.5 km² |
| Elevation | 440 m |
| Postcode | 2346 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 366 km north |
Upper Manilla is a locality in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 125. The locality covers an area of 187.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 440 m above sea level. It lies approximately 366 km north of Sydney. Upper Manilla is located at 30.6141°S, 150.6545°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2346. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Upper Manilla sits at the confluence of rolling plains and the rugged foothills that rise towards the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range. It lies 59.5 km north-north-west of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 334°T), and is situated 14.5 km north-north-west of Manilla. The land here is a mosaic of ochre earth and resilient green, a testament to the enduring spirit of the region, where broad acres of pastureland give way to the scattered stands of ironbark and gum trees that fringe the horizon. A gentle breeze, carrying the dry, earthy scent of the Australian bush, often whispers through the clear, expansive skies, and in the late afternoon, the sun casts long, burnished shadows across the undulating terrain, painting the landscape in hues of amber and rose. The Namoi River, a silver thread in the dry season, broadens and deepens after the rains, its presence a constant, life-giving force that carves its way through the country, supporting the rich agricultural heart of Upper Manilla.
The history of Upper Manilla is as deep and rich as the soil it cultivates, a narrative woven from the dreams of early settlers and the enduring legacy of the land itself. Originally an important stopping point for travellers and bullock teams traversing the northern routes, its development was intrinsically linked to the pastoral industry, with sheep and cattle grazing forming the backbone of its economy for generations. The fertile plains, nurtured by the Namoi, have long supported robust agricultural ventures, particularly the cultivation of grains and cotton, contributing significantly to the region’s prosperity. While mining has played a role in the broader district's past, the character of Upper Manilla remains firmly rooted in its agricultural heritage, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the quiet hum of tractors is as familiar as the calls of native birds at dawn. The local council works to maintain the character of Upper Manilla, ensuring its agricultural roots continue to flourish.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Upper Manilla, 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 Manilla, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Upper Manilla includes the postcode (2346), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tamworth Regional 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 Manilla 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. |