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| Locality | Windy |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Liverpool Plains Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.62546 |
| Longitude | 150.40766 |
| Area | 137.0 km² |
| Elevation | 351 m |
| Postcode | 2343 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 260 km north-northwest |
Windy is a locality in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 137.0 km². It sits at an elevation of around 351 m above sea level. It lies approximately 260 km north-northwest of Sydney. Windy is located at 31.6255°S, 150.4077°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2343. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Windy rests on a broad sweep of country, where the earth, a rich ochre under the vast sky, rolls with a patient, unhurried grace. It lies 77.3 km south-west of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 220°T), and is situated 19.2 km south-west of Quirindi. The landscape here is a study in muted tones, dominated by the pale greens of grazing pastures and the dusty greys of weathered fences that stretch towards horizons softened by a perpetual haze. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a subtle, dry scent of eucalyptus and sun-baked earth, a clean, invigorating perfume that speaks of wide-open spaces. Sheep, like scattered clouds of white wool, dot the paddocks, their presence a quiet testament to the enduring agricultural pulse of the region. The sky itself feels immense, a boundless canvas where the sun paints dramatic, lingering sunsets in shades of apricot and deep rose, casting long shadows that stretch and soften the contours of the land.
The history of Windy is deeply entwined with the fertile plains that cradle it, a story shaped by the bounty of the land and the resilience of its people. For generations, this area has been a vital breadbasket, its rich soils yielding bountiful harvests of grains that have fed the nation. The economy remains firmly rooted in agriculture, with sheep grazing and cereal crops forming the backbone of local enterprise, a continuation of traditions established by early settlers who saw the promise held within this expansive terrain. While the echoes of pioneering days can still be felt in the sturdy, functional architecture of the older buildings, Windy has also evolved, its character a blend of enduring rural spirit and the quiet hum of modern life. The drive through the surrounding countryside, past weathered farmhouses and shimmering heat haze rising from the paddocks, offers a glimpse into a way of life that honours the earth and its cycles.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Windy, New South Wales. 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 Windy, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Windy includes the postcode (2343), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Liverpool Plains 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 Windy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |