West Bungawalbin, 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 West Bungawalbin, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | West Bungawalbin |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Richmond Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.1333 |
| Longitude | 153.11032 |
| Population | 64 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 59.2 km² |
| Elevation | 49 m |
| Postcode | 2471 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 556 km north-northeast |
West Bungawalbin is a locality in the Richmond Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 64. The locality covers an area of 59.2 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 49 m above sea level. It lies approximately 556 km north-northeast of Sydney. West Bungawalbin is located at 29.1333°S, 153.1103°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2471. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
West Bungawalbin breathes a quiet existence, a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 121.3 km south-south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 193°T), and is situated 23.0 km south-west of Coraki. The terrain here is a gentle unfolding of fertile plains, a rich loam that cradles the lifeblood of the region, drawing sustenance from the generous skies. Here, the air carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening sugarcane, a perfume that mingles with the earthy aroma of damp soil after a passing shower, and the distant, lowing calls of cattle grazing in emerald paddocks. The sunlight, especially as it begins its slow descent, paints the western horizon in hues of apricot and rose, a daily benediction on the landscape.
This is country with a history woven into its very soil, a story of resilience and adaptation. For generations, the land around West Bungawalbin has been shaped by the hands of those who sought to coax a living from its bounty, primarily through agriculture. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons, by the planting and the harvest, with the sugar industry forming a significant thread in the local economy. Neighbouring farms, their fences stretching with a patient uniformity, speak of decades of dedication, each patch of cultivated earth a testament to the enduring spirit of the farming families who call this place home. The river, a silver ribbon in the distance, has long been the silent witness to this ongoing narrative, its waters a vital resource and a constant companion to the unfolding life of West Bungawalbin.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of West Bungawalbin, 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 West Bungawalbin, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for West Bungawalbin includes the postcode (2471), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Richmond Valley 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 West Bungawalbin 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. |