West Coraki, 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 Coraki, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | West Coraki |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Richmond Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.00599 |
| Longitude | 153.21019 |
| Population | 121 |
| Density | 1.9 /km² |
| Area | 63.5 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 2471 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 573 km north-northeast |
West Coraki 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 121. The locality covers an area of 63.5 km², giving a population density of about 1.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 573 km north-northeast of Sydney. West Coraki is located at 29.0060°S, 153.2102°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2471. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
West Coraki rests on the northern bank of the mighty Richmond River, its landscape a gentle embrace of fertile plains and the shimmering, broad ribbon of water. It lies 105.5 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 190°T), and is situated 6.9 km west-south-west of Coraki. The air here carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the subtle, damp perfume of river reeds, a constant reminder of the lifeblood that courses through this country. Distant hills, softened by haze, form a gentle backdrop to the patchwork of green paddocks and scattered gum trees, their branches reaching skyward like supplicating hands. The light at dusk often paints the sky in hues of apricot and bruised plum, reflecting softly on the river's surface, a quiet beauty that settles over West Coraki as the day draws to a close.
The history of West Coraki is intrinsically tied to the alluvial soils that have sustained generations of farmers, particularly those who cultivated sugar cane and dairy cattle, their labours shaping the very character of the land. This fertile ground, once teeming with ancient forests, now bears the marks of human endeavour, with the legacy of dairying still evident in the contented lowing of cows and the sturdy farmhouses dotted across the countryside. The Richmond River, a vital artery for transport in earlier times, continues to offer a livelihood through fishing and recreational pursuits, its waters reflecting a past where paddle steamers once plied their trade. Local life in West Coraki moves with a steady, grounded rhythm, where neighbourly ties remain strong and the shared understanding of the river's moods and the land's bounty forms the quiet bedrock of this riverine community.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of West Coraki, 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 Coraki, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for West Coraki 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 Coraki 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. |