Wardell, New South Wales

Wardell
The lift span bridge over the Richmond River at Wardell.
Wardell
Coordinates: 28°57′0″S 153°28′0″E / 28.95000°S 153.46667°E / -28.95000; 153.46667
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
LGA
Location
Established1856
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Population
 • Total662 (2021 census)
Postcode
2477
CountyRous
Mean max temp24.5 °C (76.1 °F)
Mean min temp14.3 °C (57.7 °F)
Annual rainfall1,749.8 mm (68.89 in)

Wardell is a village in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated on the Richmond River and the Pacific Highway between Broadwater and Ballina. Wardell is approximately 724 km (450 mi) north of Sydney and 200 km (124 mi) south of Brisbane. The boundaries are within the Ballina Shire local government area.