Yorklea, 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 Yorklea, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Yorklea |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Richmond Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.93722 |
| Longitude | 153.07929 |
| Population | 420 |
| Density | 6.2 /km² |
| Area | 68.0 km² |
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Postcode | 2470 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 576 km north-northeast |
Yorklea 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 420. The locality covers an area of 68.0 km², giving a population density of about 6.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 34 m above sea level. It lies approximately 576 km north-northeast of Sydney. Yorklea is located at 28.9372°S, 153.0793°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2470. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Yorklea rests in the embrace of rolling hills, a verdant tapestry woven with the deep greens of cattle pastures and the paler hues of ripening crops. It lies 101.1 km south-south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 198°T), and is situated 10.6 km south-south-east of Casino. The land here slopes gently, a generous offering to the north, where the broad sweep of the Richmond River meanders, its banks fringed with the dense, dark foliage of riparian trees. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-soft cloud cover, casts a warm, buttery glow across the paddocks, illuminating the fine dust kicked up by grazing herds. The air carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and the faintest hint of salt from the distant coast, a subtle reminder of the region's broader geography.
Historically, Yorklea owes its existence to the fertile plains that drew early settlers seeking land for agriculture. The rich alluvial soil of the Richmond Valley has long been the lifeblood of the region, supporting a robust dairy industry that still defines much of its character. Creamy milk from contented cows is the quiet engine of Yorklea's economy, the rhythmic clang of milk cans a familiar sound in the early morning. While the land itself is the primary attraction, the nearby hinterland offers glimpses into a more rugged past, with remnants of older timber-getting endeavours hinting at the resourcefulness of those who first tamed this country. The pace of life in Yorklea mirrors the slow, steady growth of its crops, a comfortable unhurriedness that allows for neighbourly chats over garden fences and a genuine appreciation for the simple abundance of the valley.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yorklea, 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 Yorklea, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Yorklea 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 Yorklea 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. |