Upper Pappinbarra, 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 Pappinbarra, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area.
| Locality | Upper Pappinbarra |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Port Macquarie-Hastings Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.2701 |
| Longitude | 152.43972 |
| Population | 52 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 99.0 km² |
| Elevation | 176 m |
| Postcode | 2446 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 311 km north-northeast |
Upper Pappinbarra is a locality in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 52. The locality covers an area of 99.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 176 m above sea level. It lies approximately 311 km north-northeast of Sydney. Upper Pappinbarra is located at 31.2701°S, 152.4397°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2446. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Upper Pappinbarra rests in the rolling hinterland, a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of water and time. It lies 48.3 km west-north-west of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 296°T), and is situated 28.4 km north-west of Beechwood. Here, the land breathes a humid, earthy scent, a rich perfume of damp soil and eucalyptus leaves, especially potent after a summer shower. The country unfolds in a series of gentle slopes, cloaked in a dense tapestry of native bushland, where the sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, casts shifting patterns of emerald and gold. The air itself feels soft, carrying the distant murmur of unseen creeks and the chirping chorus of unseen birds. This is a place where the vegetation crowds close, a vibrant green pressing in, a constant reminder of the wild heart that beats beneath the surface of its quiet existence.
The history of Upper Pappinbarra is intrinsically linked to the fertile valleys that define its character. Early settlers were drawn to its potential for agriculture, with the rich alluvial soils proving ideal for cattle grazing and the cultivation of various crops. The economy still carries echoes of this pastoral heritage, with many properties maintaining herds of contented cattle, their lowing a familiar sound carried on the breeze. While not a major hub, the surrounding district has fostered a resilient local economy, often driven by the resourcefulness of its residents who might supplement farming with small-scale timber milling or artisan crafts. The nearby waterways, though not large enough for significant commercial traffic, offer tranquil spots for recreation and are a vital part of the local ecosystem, sustaining the diverse flora and fauna that contribute to the unique charm of Upper Pappinbarra.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Upper Pappinbarra, 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 Pappinbarra, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Upper Pappinbarra includes the postcode (2446), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Port Macquarie-Hastings 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 Pappinbarra 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. |