Griffith, 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 Griffith, in the Griffith City Council local government area.
| Locality | Griffith |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Griffith City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.27552 |
| Longitude | 146.04434 |
| Population | 20,569 |
| Density | 395.8 /km² |
| Area | 52.0 km² |
| Elevation | 128 m |
| Postcode | 2680 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 478 km west |
Griffith is a locality in the Griffith City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 20,569. The locality covers an area of 52.0 km², giving a population density of about 395.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 128 m above sea level. It lies approximately 478 km west of Sydney. Griffith is located at 34.2755°S, 146.0443°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2680. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Griffith unfolds across a landscape painted in ochre and gold, where the earth, baked by a generous sun, stretches out in broad, flat plains punctuated by the occasional low-lying rise. It lies 219.7 km north-north-west of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 339°T), and is situated 14.4 km west-south-west of Yenda. The air here carries a dry warmth, a constant companion that whispers of vast, open country. Scattered eucalyptus trees, their grey-green leaves shimmering, offer sparse shade, their branches reaching like skeletal fingers towards an impossibly blue sky. Evenings bring a softening of the light, a period when the harshness of the day bleeds into a gentler hue, casting long, dancing shadows that give the land a temporary, ethereal quality. The character of Griffith is one of quiet resilience, a place where the elements are respected and life moves with a deliberate, considered pace.
The story of Griffith is deeply entwined with the vision of its founders, a narrative of bringing life and productivity to this seemingly austere environment. The Murrumbidgee River, a vital artery, brought the promise of irrigation, transforming the dry earth into a fertile heartland for viticulture and horticulture. This agricultural bounty forms the bedrock of Griffith's economy, with vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see, their neat rows a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. The scent of ripening fruit often hangs in the air, a sweet counterpoint to the dry earth. Beyond the fields, the town itself hums with a steady, purposeful energy, a place where hard work is a shared understanding and the fruits of that labour are celebrated, particularly during harvest seasons when a palpable sense of community spirit takes hold.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Griffith, 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 Griffith, in the Griffith City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Griffith includes the postcode (2680), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Griffith City 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 Griffith 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. |