Grenfell, 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 Grenfell, in the Weddin Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Grenfell |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Weddin Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.9335 |
| Longitude | 148.17828 |
| Population | 2,488 |
| Density | 2.8 /km² |
| Area | 878.0 km² |
| Elevation | 389 m |
| Postcode | 2810 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 280 km west |
Grenfell is a locality in the Weddin Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,488. The locality covers an area of 878.0 km², giving a population density of about 2.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 389 m above sea level. It lies approximately 280 km west of Sydney. Grenfell is located at 33.9335°S, 148.1783°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2810. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Grenfell rests in a gentle sweep of country where the flat, fertile plains begin their slow surrender to the rolling hills of the Weddin Ranges. It lies 113.0 km south-west of Orange, NSW (from Orange, NSW: bearing 228°T), and is situated 44.2 km north-north-west of Young. The air here often carries the dry, sweet scent of harvested wheat, a fragrance that mingles with the earthy perfume of the rich red soil. Vast paddocks, a patchwork of gold and green depending on the season, stretch out under an enormous sky, where clouds drift like monumental sculptures against a canvas of brilliant blue. The land itself feels sturdy, dependable, its contours softened by the passage of time and the patient cultivation of generations. The light at dusk, a deep amber that spills across the landscape, seems to imbue the very ground with a quiet, enduring warmth.
This place has long been a cornerstone of agricultural enterprise, its economy built upon the bounty of the wheat belt and the sturdy resilience of grazing sheep. The spirit of Grenfell is deeply intertwined with the cycles of the land; the harvest, the shearing, the quiet hum of machinery across the fields. History whispers from the verandahs of its federation-era buildings, remnants of a time when prosperity flowed from the earth and the wool clip. The imposing silo complexes, silent sentinels against the horizon, stand as monuments to the region's agricultural might, a testament to the enduring labour of its people. Travellers passing through Grenfell often remark on the unhurried pace of life, a reflection of a community that understands the value of patience and the rewards of steady effort.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Grenfell, 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 Grenfell, in the Weddin Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Grenfell includes the postcode (2810), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Weddin 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 Grenfell 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. |