Woodburn, Richmond Valley Council, New South Wales
Woodburn, 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 Woodburn, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Woodburn |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Richmond Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.09067 |
| Longitude | 153.3428 |
| Population | 715 |
| Density | 13.7 /km² |
| Area | 52.3 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 2472 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 568 km north-northeast |
Woodburn 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 715. The locality covers an area of 52.3 km², giving a population density of about 13.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 568 km north-northeast of Sydney. Woodburn is located at 29.0907°S, 153.3428°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2472. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Woodburn rests serenely on the banks of the Richmond River, its landscape a gentle embrace of fertile plains and the soft, rolling hills that cradle the river's meandering course. It lies 113.5 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 182°T), and is situated 8.0 km west-north-west of Evans Head. The air here carries the earthy scent of damp soil and the sweet perfume of ripening sugarcane, a constant reminder of the land's generous bounty. Verdant pastures, dotted with the patient shapes of grazing cattle, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of scattered gum trees that stand like sentinels against the wide sky. The river itself, a broad, unhurried artery, reflects the shifting colours of the day, its surface sometimes a mirror of the pale blue sky, at other times catching the fiery hues of a setting sun, painting Woodburn in strokes of liquid gold.
The history of Woodburn is intrinsically tied to the lifeblood of the Richmond River, a waterway that once carried timber and produce from the hinterland to the bustling port of Ballina. Early settlers were drawn to its rich alluvial soils, establishing farms that became the backbone of the local economy, with dairying and sugarcane cultivation remaining significant industries. The rhythm of life in Woodburn flows with the seasons, a quiet contentment evident in the unhurried pace of its residents. The town’s character is shaped by this enduring connection to the land and river, a sense of place that is both deeply rooted and quietly confident, evident in the friendly nods exchanged between neighbours and the shared appreciation for the simple, enduring beauty of their surroundings.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woodburn, 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 Woodburn, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Woodburn includes the postcode (2472), 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 Woodburn 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. |