Yetman, 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 Yetman, in the Inverell Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Yetman |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Inverell Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.97862 |
| Longitude | 150.7818 |
| Population | 200 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 1096.2 km² |
| Elevation | 254 m |
| Postcode | 2410 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 545 km north |
Yetman is a locality in the Inverell Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 200. The locality covers an area of 1096.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 254 m above sea level. It lies approximately 545 km north of Sydney. Yetman is located at 28.9786°S, 150.7818°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2410. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Yetman rests in a wide embrace of the northern New South Wales plains, where the land stretches out under an immense sky. It lies 189.8 km north-north-west of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 333°T), and is situated 51.6 km north-north-east of Warialda. The country here unfurls in broad, agricultural expanses, punctuated by stands of hardy eucalypts that catch the light like scattered emeralds. The air, particularly in the quiet hours of dawn and dusk, carries a dry, clean scent, a testament to the vastness and the sun-baked earth. Gentle slopes rise and fall, guiding the eye towards horizons that seem to melt into the hazy blue. The character of Yetman is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life, and the colours of the landscape – the ochre of the soil, the faded green of pasture, the stark white of distant clouds – paint a consistent, enduring portrait.
The history of Yetman is intrinsically tied to the flowing waters of the nearby Macintyre River, a vital artery for the pastoral and agricultural pursuits that have shaped this region for generations. Sheep and cattle grazing form the backbone of Yetman’s economy, with wool bales and livestock trucks a familiar sight on the local roads. This land, once roamed by Indigenous peoples, now bears the marks of European settlement, evident in the sprawling station homesteads and the neat rows of crops that speak of careful cultivation. The local stores and services cater to the immediate needs of farmers and their families, fostering a sense of close-knit interdependence. While not a place of grand monuments, Yetman possesses a distinctive charm in its unpretentious practicality, a quiet confidence born from its deep connection to the earth and the enduring cycles of the seasons.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yetman, 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 Yetman, in the Inverell Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Yetman includes the postcode (2410), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Inverell 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 Yetman 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. |