Warialda, 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 Warialda, in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Warialda |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Gwydir Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.38939 |
| Longitude | 150.5349 |
| Population | 1,592 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 1443.8 km² |
| Elevation | 346 m |
| Postcode | 2402 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 502 km north |
Warialda is a locality in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,592. The locality covers an area of 1443.8 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 346 m above sea level. It lies approximately 502 km north of Sydney. Warialda is located at 29.3894°S, 150.5349°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2402. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Warialda rests in a wide, sun-drenched expanse where the land begins to roll gently towards the northwest plains. It lies 165.1 km north-west of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 318°T), and is situated 34.4 km north-west of Delungra. The earth here, a rich ochre, supports a mosaic of pasture and cultivation, punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of gum trees that stand sentinel against the vast, pale blue sky. A subtle sweetness, born of sun-baked grass and the distant whisper of eucalyptus, hangs in the air, a quiet testament to the enduring agricultural heart of this country. Even the light seems to linger here, softening the edges of the landscape as day gives way to evening, painting the clouds in hues of rose and amber.
The story of Warialda is etched in the rich soil, a narrative of hardy settlers drawn to its fertile potential and the bounty of the land. For generations, the economy of Warialda has been intrinsically tied to the cycles of farming and grazing; wheat, barley, and prime cattle have long been the lifeblood of this region. The legacy of those who first worked this ground is evident in the enduring spirit of its people, a quiet resilience reflected in the unhurried pace of life. Nearby, the Gwydir River, a ribbon of life through the dry country, offers a cool respite and a reminder of the water's vital role in sustaining this place, a constant source of nourishment for both the land and its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Warialda, 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 Warialda, in the Gwydir Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Warialda includes the postcode (2402), 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 Warialda 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. |