Lithgow, 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 Lithgow, in the Lithgow City Council local government area.
| Locality | Lithgow |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lithgow City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.48004 |
| Longitude | 150.16015 |
| Population | 5,125 |
| Density | 859.9 /km² |
| Area | 6.0 km² |
| Elevation | 916 m |
| Postcode | 2790 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 106 km west-northwest |
Lithgow is a locality in the Lithgow City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,125. The locality covers an area of 6.0 km², giving a population density of about 859.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 916 m above sea level. It lies approximately 106 km west-northwest of Sydney. Lithgow is located at 33.4800°S, 150.1601°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2790. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lithgow rests in a valley, a landscape etched with the stark beauty of the western slopes of the Blue Mountains. It lies 54.3 km east of Bathurst, NSW (from Bathurst, NSW: bearing 97°T), and is situated 4.9 km east of Bowenfels. The air here carries a certain coolness, a whisper from the surrounding escarpments, and often a fine, almost imperceptible dust that speaks of the earth worked and re-worked. Rolling hills, cloaked in shades of green and ochre depending on the season, lead the eye towards the jagged peaks that frame the horizon, their ancient forms softened by the haze of distance. The Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park, a prominent scar on the land, hints at the geological drama that shaped this place, while the nearby Zig Zag Railway offers a winding journey through the rugged terrain.
The story of Lithgow is deeply entwined with the bounty drawn from the earth, particularly its rich coal seams that fuelled the state's industrial heart for generations. This legacy of mining, evident in the weathered brickwork of older buildings and the enduring spirit of its people, has shaped the local economy, though it has diversified over time to include manufacturing and a growing tourism sector drawn to its natural wonders and historical sites. The Lithgow Valley, with its fertile soils, has also supported agriculture, and the echoes of past pastoral endeavours can still be felt in the surrounding paddocks. Evenings here often bring a unique quality of light, a deep, bruised purple that settles over the valley, lending a quiet dignity to the familiar streetscapes.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lithgow, 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 Lithgow, in the Lithgow City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lithgow 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 Lithgow 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. |