Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen, in the Upper Hunter Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Aberdeen |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Upper Hunter Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.17052 |
| Longitude | 150.9044 |
| Population | 2,021 |
| Density | 48.5 /km² |
| Area | 41.7 km² |
| Elevation | 179 m |
| Postcode | 2336 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 191 km north |
Aberdeen is a locality in the Upper Hunter Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,021. The locality covers an area of 41.7 km², giving a population density of about 48.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 179 m above sea level. It lies approximately 191 km north of Sydney. Aberdeen is located at 32.1705°S, 150.9044°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2336. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Aberdeen sprawls across a gentle rise, its buildings a scattering of terracotta roofs against the ochre earth, a colour that seems to bleed from the very soil here. It lies 85.0 km north-north-west of Cessnock, NSW (from Cessnock, NSW: bearing 330°T), and is situated 12.9 km south-south-east of Scone. The landscape is a generous sweep of undulating country, where the land breathes in wide, sun-drenched expanses dotted with the sturdy forms of grazing cattle and the darker green punctuation of scattered gum trees. A soft, hazy light often hangs in the air, particularly as the day begins to wane, softening the edges of the world and lending a quiet dignity to the sparsely populated plains. The air itself carries a dry, warm scent, tinged with the subtle sweetness of drying grass and the faint, earthy aroma of the nearby Hunter River.
Aberdeen’s character is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of the Upper Hunter, a legacy etched into its founding and its continued prosperity. For generations, the rich grazing lands surrounding Aberdeen have supported robust cattle and sheep industries, the backbone of its local economy. This connection to the land is palpable, evident in the quiet diligence of its residents and the unhurried pace of life that allows for a deep appreciation of the surrounding natural beauty. The Hunter River, a vital artery for the region, flows not far from Aberdeen, its presence a constant, murmuring reminder of the life-giving waters that sustain this agricultural heartland, and its fertile banks have long been a source of sustenance and a pathway for travellers.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen, in the Upper Hunter Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Aberdeen includes the postcode (2336), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Upper Hunter Shire 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 Aberdeen 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. |