Woodsreef, 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 Woodsreef, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Woodsreef |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tamworth Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.43736 |
| Longitude | 150.79248 |
| Population | 72 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 368.1 km² |
| Elevation | 515 m |
| Postcode | 2347 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 384 km north |
Woodsreef is a locality in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 72. The locality covers an area of 368.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 515 m above sea level. It lies approximately 384 km north of Sydney. Woodsreef is located at 30.4374°S, 150.7925°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2347. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Woodsreef lies amongst the rolling hills of the New England Tablelands, where the air carries the distinct, clean scent of eucalyptus and damp earth after a summer shower. It lies 74.1 km north of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 350°T), and is situated 23.2 km east-south-east of Barraba. The landscape here is a mosaic of broad, green pastures, punctuated by stands of native timber that cast long, dancing shadows as the sun arcs across the vast, often brilliant blue sky. The terrain, softened by eons of gentle erosion, presents a character of quiet resilience, where dry stone walls, weathered by countless seasons, trace the boundaries of properties that seem to stretch towards the distant, hazy horizon. The quality of light at dusk is particularly arresting, bleeding into hues of apricot and lavender across the western sky, a silent spectacle that marks the end of another day in this unhurried corner of the country.
The economic lifeblood of Woodsreef has long been tied to the fertile land, with cattle grazing and sheep farming forming the backbone of its pastoral heritage. This region, like many in the wider area, has seen generations of families work the soil, their lives shaped by the cycles of the seasons and the demands of the livestock. While not a major centre of industry, Woodsreef's proximity to larger towns and its strategic position along established transport routes has allowed for a steady, if unassuming, flow of commerce. The character of Woodsreef is one of understated continuity, a place where the past is a tangible presence, felt in the enduring architecture and the quiet pride of its inhabitants, a continuity that continues to define its distinctive local identity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woodsreef, 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 Woodsreef, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Woodsreef includes the postcode (2347), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tamworth Regional 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 Woodsreef 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. |