Washpool, Clarence Valley Council, New South Wales
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| Locality | Washpool |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Clarence Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.29214 |
| Longitude | 152.38032 |
| Area | 129.6 km² |
| Postcode | 2460 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 521 km north-northeast |
Washpool is a locality in the Clarence Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 129.6 km². It lies approximately 521 km north-northeast of Sydney. Washpool is located at 29.2921°S, 152.3803°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2460. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Washpool lies in the undulating folds of the Clarence Valley, a landscape where the rich, dark earth seems to breathe with the dampness of the sub-tropical air. It lies 134.0 km north-north-west of Coffs Harbour, NSW (from Coffs Harbour, NSW: bearing 327°T), and is situated 39.8 km east-south-east of Tenterfield. Here, the country rises and falls in a gentle, persistent rhythm, cloaked in a dense green that speaks of abundant rainfall. Eucalypts, their bark a mosaic of grey and white, stand sentinel over creek flats where cattle graze, their coats sleek with the humidity. The air itself carries a weight, a subtle perfume of damp soil and unseen blossoms, a constant reminder of the fertile embrace of this land. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in warm, diffused patches, painting the undergrowth in shifting shades of emerald and gold.
Historically, Washpool’s character has been shaped by the fertile river flats and the timber that once dominated its economy. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and abundant hardwood, carved out a life here, their efforts etched into the very way the land is managed. Today, while the echoes of the logging industry remain, the economy of Washpool has diversified, with grazing still a significant presence, alongside a growing appreciation for its natural beauty driving a quiet tourism. The surrounding national parks, a verdant sprawl of ancient rainforest and winding creeks, draw walkers and nature lovers, their presence adding a layer of quiet reverence to the locality. The rhythm of life in Washpool is unhurried, dictated less by the clock and more by the seasons and the needs of the land, a sense of enduring connection palpable in the stillness.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Washpool, New South Wales. 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 Washpool, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Washpool includes the postcode (2460), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Clarence Valley 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 Washpool is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |