Dalgety, 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 Dalgety, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Dalgety |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Monaro Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.52171 |
| Longitude | 148.82782 |
| Population | 237 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 211.5 km² |
| Elevation | 771 m |
| Postcode | 2628 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 366 km southwest |
Dalgety is a locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 237. The locality covers an area of 211.5 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 771 m above sea level. It lies approximately 366 km southwest of Sydney. Dalgety is located at 36.5217°S, 148.8278°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2628. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Dalgety lies cradled in a broad valley, where the Snowy River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through rolling hills carpeted in a mosaic of pasture and hardy bushland. It lies 178.8 km east-south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 105°T), and is situated 21.7 km east-south-east of Jindabyne. The air here carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of eucalypt and damp earth, particularly potent after a rain shower, and the light, especially as dusk begins to paint the western sky in hues of apricot and rose, possesses a unique softness, lending a tranquil aura to the landscape. Dominating the views are the distant, hazy peaks of the Great Dividing Range, a constant reminder of the rugged country that surrounds Dalgety, a place where the land itself feels ancient and patient.
The history of Dalgety is deeply entwined with the Snowy River and the pastoral traditions of the Monaro. Once a bustling centre for wool growers and drovers, its fortunes have ebbed and flowed with the changing agricultural economy, though the spirit of resilience remains. The presence of the river facilitated early settlement, and remnants of its past can still be glimpsed in the sturdy old buildings that line its quiet streets, whispering of a time when this was a vital hub for the surrounding properties. Today, while grazing remains a significant part of the local economy, Dalgety also welcomes travellers drawn by the natural beauty of the region, offering a peaceful retreat and a gateway to the high country's myriad outdoor pursuits.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dalgety, 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 Dalgety, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Dalgety includes the postcode (2628), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Monaro Regional 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 Dalgety 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. |