Woodview, 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 Woodview, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Woodview |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Richmond Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.8448 |
| Longitude | 152.94074 |
| Population | 138 |
| Density | 3.7 /km² |
| Area | 37.7 km² |
| Elevation | 76 m |
| Postcode | 2470 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 582 km north-northeast |
Woodview 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 138. The locality covers an area of 37.7 km², giving a population density of about 3.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 76 m above sea level. It lies approximately 582 km north-northeast of Sydney. Woodview is located at 28.8448°S, 152.9407°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2470. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Woodview rests in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, where the fertile earth of the Richmond Valley yields its bounty under a generous Queensland sun. It lies 96.7 km south-south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 207°T), and is situated 8.9 km west of Casino. Broadleaf forests, a verdant hush of ancient gum trees and flowering wattles, spill down slopes that eventually surrender to cultivated fields, their colours shifting with the seasons from the deep green of young crops to the golden blush of ripening grain. The air here carries a subtle perfume of damp soil and the sweet, almost cloying scent of wildflowers, particularly after a refreshing shower, and the light at dusk often paints the western sky in hues of apricot and rose, a quiet farewell to the day. The land itself feels sturdy and dependable, a place where roots run deep, anchoring both the scattered homesteads and the very spirit of the community.
For generations, the lifeblood of Woodview has been tied to the land, its economy historically shaped by the sturdy traditions of cattle grazing and the cultivation of crops like sugar cane, their stalks standing tall and proud in the rich alluvial soil. The nearby Goolmangar Creek, a ribbon of cool, clear water, has long been a vital artery, supporting agriculture and providing a tranquil setting for contemplation. While the agricultural heart still beats strongly, a quiet evolution is underway, with a growing appreciation for the natural beauty of the region drawing visitors seeking a respite from bustling city life, drawn to the simple pleasures and the unhurried rhythm that defines Woodview.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woodview, 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 Woodview, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Woodview includes the postcode (2470), 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 Woodview 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. |