Hampton, 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 Hampton, in the Lithgow City Council local government area.
| Locality | Hampton |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lithgow City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.66875 |
| Longitude | 150.0322 |
| Population | 101 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 143.4 km² |
| Elevation | 1101 m |
| Postcode | 2790 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 111 km west |
Hampton is a locality in the Lithgow City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 101. The locality covers an area of 143.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 1101 m above sea level. It lies approximately 111 km west of Sydney. Hampton is located at 33.6688°S, 150.0322°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2790. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Hampton rests in a broad, sun-kissed valley, where the ochre of the earth meets the pale blue of the sky in a soft, hazy embrace. It lies 50.4 km east-south-east of Bathurst, NSW (from Bathurst, NSW: bearing 124°T), and is situated 24.6 km west of Katoomba. The landscape here is a gentle turning of the land, a subtle rise and fall that cradles scattered farmhouses and paddocks stitched with fences. Here, the air carries a particular stillness, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the rustle of dry grasses in a breeze that whispers secrets from the neighbouring ridges. The light, especially as afternoon deepens, washes over the fields in a honeyed glow, softening the edges of the world and imbuing the scene with a quiet, enduring beauty.
The story of Hampton is one of resilience and adaptation, a thread woven through the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations. Originally a hub for pastoral pursuits, the land around Hampton has long been given over to grazing sheep and cattle, their wool and meat forming the backbone of the local economy. Evidence of this history can still be seen in the weathered stone fences and the sturdy, old farm buildings that dot the countryside. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the subtle shift towards tourism, drawn by the area's peaceful charm and proximity to natural reserves, has brought a new energy to Hampton. The quietude of the valley now offers a welcome respite for travellers seeking a taste of authentic country life, a place where the pace slows and the connection to the land feels palpable.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hampton, 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 Hampton, in the Lithgow City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Hampton includes the postcode (2790), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lithgow City 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 Hampton 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. |