Oberon, 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 Oberon, in the Oberon Council local government area.
| Locality | Oberon |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Oberon Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.6898 |
| Longitude | 149.84336 |
| Population | 3,234 |
| Density | 17.7 /km² |
| Area | 182.2 km² |
| Elevation | 1104 m |
| Postcode | 2787 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 128 km west |
Oberon is a locality in the Oberon Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,234. The locality covers an area of 182.2 km², giving a population density of about 17.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 1104 m above sea level. It lies approximately 128 km west of Sydney. Oberon is located at 33.6898°S, 149.8434°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2787. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Oberon rests on a plateau of cool, clear air, a landscape painted in shades of deep green and pale gold under a vast, often dramatic sky. It lies 38.8 km south-east of Bathurst, NSW (from Bathurst, NSW: bearing 141°T), and is situated 36.5 km south-east of Kelso. The surrounding country is a rich tapestry of rolling pasturelands, punctuated by stands of towering eucalypts whose rough bark catches the light. Here, the air carries a crispness, particularly in the early mornings, hinting at the higher country that lies just beyond the visible horizon. Waterways, like the Oberon River, meander through the terrain, their banks often fringed with native grasses that sway in the gentle breeze. The land itself feels solid, ancient, a place where the seasons leave their distinct mark with a quiet, enduring beauty.
The story of Oberon is deeply entwined with the fertile lands that sustain its economy, primarily through sheep grazing and potato farming. For generations, this has been the bedrock of life here, shaping the character of the district and the resilience of its people. The early days saw hardy settlers carve out a living from this sometimes unforgiving, yet ultimately rewarding, terrain. Today, while agriculture remains vital, Oberon also attracts visitors drawn to the nearby Kanangra-Boyd National Park, a wilderness of dramatic escarpments and pristine waterways that offers a different kind of beauty. The town itself possesses a quiet dignity, a place where the pace of life allows for genuine connection, and the local shops, often displaying their wares with a proud, unpretentious air, serve as informal gathering points.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oberon, 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 Oberon, in the Oberon Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Oberon includes the postcode (2787), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Oberon 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 Oberon 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. |