Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, in the Uralla Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Kentucky |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Uralla Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.75439 |
| Longitude | 151.38416 |
| Population | 162 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 244.2 km² |
| Elevation | 1064 m |
| Postcode | 2354 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 347 km north |
Kentucky is a locality in the Uralla Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 162. The locality covers an area of 244.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 1064 m above sea level. It lies approximately 347 km north of Sydney. Kentucky is located at 30.7544°S, 151.3842°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2354. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Kentucky unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and broad, sun-drenched valleys, where the earth, a rich ochre, seems to breathe in the vast Australian sky. It lies 39.4 km south-west of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 224°T), and is situated 13.9 km south-west of Uralla. Here, the air carries the dry, sweet scent of eucalypt and the distant bleating of sheep, a constant, quiet hum beneath the soaring calls of magpies. The country is open, yet possesses a subtle, rolling character, with scattered stands of gum trees providing dappled shade across paddocks that stretch towards hazy, blue horizons. The light itself possesses a peculiar clarity, particularly in the late afternoon when long shadows begin to stretch, painting the land in hues of gold and russet, a silent testament to the enduring beauty of this pastoral heartland.
The history of Kentucky is intrinsically bound to the fertile lands it occupies, a story of hardy pioneers who carved a life from this country through diligent farming and grazing. Sheep and cattle have long been the backbone of the local economy, their wool and meat destined for markets near and far, a quiet industry that has sustained generations. For travellers passing through, Kentucky offers a glimpse into a way of life that still values the earth and the honest labour it provides, a place where the seasons dictate the tempo and the community remains closely knit. The distinctive character of Kentucky lies not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet dignity of a land that has been shaped by both nature and human endeavour.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, in the Uralla Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kentucky includes the postcode (2354), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Uralla 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 Kentucky 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. |