Gilgandra, 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 Gilgandra, in the Gilgandra Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Gilgandra |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Gilgandra Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.71202 |
| Longitude | 148.61302 |
| Population | 3,095 |
| Density | 4.7 /km² |
| Area | 656.2 km² |
| Elevation | 287 m |
| Postcode | 2827 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 341 km northwest |
Gilgandra is a locality in the Gilgandra Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,095. The locality covers an area of 656.2 km², giving a population density of about 4.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 287 m above sea level. It lies approximately 341 km northwest of Sydney. Gilgandra is located at 31.7120°S, 148.6130°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2827. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Gilgandra sits on the western plains, a place where the sky feels vast and the land stretches out in a gentle, ochre sweep towards a horizon that promises more of the same. It lies 63.3 km north of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 0°T), and is situated 37.0 km west of Mendooran. Here, the Castlereagh River, a ribbon of life, winds its way through the landscape, its banks often fringed with the hardy, resilient vegetation that has learned to thrive in this sun-kissed country. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, dry scent, a mixture of red earth and the subtle perfume of eucalyptus, and as the sun climbs, it casts a warm, golden light that softens the edges of the world. The character of Gilgandra is one of enduring quietude, a steady presence in the heart of a region defined by its open spaces and the slow, deliberate pace of life.
The story of Gilgandra is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding lands, a history etched in the grain silos that punctuate the landscape and the broadacre farms that stretch for kilometres. Once a significant hub for wool production, Gilgandra has evolved, its economy now drawing strength from a diverse agricultural base, including wheat, barley, and livestock grazing, with the river continuing to play a vital role in supporting these endeavours. The town itself retains a sense of its past, with buildings that speak of earlier eras, and a palpable connection to the pioneering spirit that shaped its beginnings. Notably, Gilgandra is celebrated as the birthplace of the famous "Coo-ee" march during World War I, a poignant reminder of the town's contribution to national history and the spirit of community that defines it.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gilgandra, 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 Gilgandra, in the Gilgandra Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Gilgandra includes the postcode (2827), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Gilgandra Shire 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 Gilgandra 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. |