Upper Wilsons Creek, 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 Wilsons Creek, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Upper Wilsons Creek |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Byron Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.52973 |
| Longitude | 153.39213 |
| Population | 73 |
| Density | 7.8 /km² |
| Area | 9.3 km² |
| Elevation | 295 m |
| Postcode | 2482 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 629 km north-northeast |
Upper Wilsons Creek is a locality in the Byron Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 73. The locality covers an area of 9.3 km², giving a population density of about 7.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 295 m above sea level. It lies approximately 629 km north-northeast of Sydney. Upper Wilsons Creek is located at 28.5297°S, 153.3921°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2482. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Upper Wilsons Creek unfurls as a verdant tapestry, where the soft hills of the Northern Rivers region slope towards the coast, their flanks often cloaked in a mist that lends a dreamlike quality to the early mornings. It lies 51.1 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 180°T), and is situated 14.5 km west of Ocean Shores. The land here is a rich mosaic of rolling pastures, pockets of dense rainforest clinging to the steeper inclines, and the meandering ribbon of Wilsons Creek itself, its waters reflecting the dappled sunlight filtering through ancient fig trees and towering brush box. The air carries the earthy scent of damp soil and eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the surrounding natural abundance. Small farms dot the landscape, their fences tracing neat lines across the undulating terrain, while the occasional cluster of homes suggests a quiet, self-sufficient way of life. The character of Upper Wilsons Creek is one of gentle resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace, and the vibrant greens of the sub-tropical growth seem to hum with an enduring vitality.
The history of Upper Wilsons Creek is intrinsically linked to the land's fertility, a story of early settlers drawn by the promise of rich agricultural soil. For generations, dairying and grazing have been cornerstones of the local economy, the rolling paddocks testament to this enduring pastoral heritage. More recently, the unique character of the land has fostered a burgeoning of alternative farming practices and a growing appreciation for organic produce, with local markets a vibrant hub for this exchange. The creek, a vital artery for the region, has always been central, not just for agriculture but as a source of life and a quiet place of contemplation. While not a place of grand monuments, the history is etched into the weathered timber of old farmhouses and the stories shared over garden fences, a subtle narrative of hard work and a deep connection to this particular corner of New South Wales. The evenings here often fall with a remarkable stillness, broken only by the chirping of unseen insects and the distant call of a bush stone-curlew, a sound that seems to echo the ancient pulse of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Upper Wilsons Creek, 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 Wilsons Creek, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Upper Wilsons Creek includes the postcode (2482), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Byron 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 Upper Wilsons Creek 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. |