Picton, 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 Picton, in the Wollondilly Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Picton |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wollondilly Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.17562 |
| Longitude | 150.61246 |
| Population | 4,737 |
| Density | 111.2 /km² |
| Area | 42.6 km² |
| Elevation | 161 m |
| Postcode | 2571 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 65 km west-southwest |
Picton is a locality in the Wollondilly Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,737. The locality covers an area of 42.6 km², giving a population density of about 111.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 161 m above sea level. It lies approximately 65 km west-southwest of Sydney. Picton is located at 34.1756°S, 150.6125°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2571. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Picton sprawls across the undulating terrain where the foothills of the Razorback Range begin to soften, a landscape painted in shades of ochre and faded olive. It lies 38.0 km north-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 318°T), and is situated 6.5 km north-north-east of Tahmoor. The air here carries a particular scent, a blend of damp earth after rain and the dry, sweet perfume of eucalyptus leaves. Rolling hills, some crowned with scattered stands of spotted gum, others cleared for pasture, cup the town, creating a sense of sheltered enclosure. The sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to linger, bathing the weathered brickwork of older buildings and the vibrant greens of manicured lawns in a warm, honeyed glow, a gentle reminder of the country’s enduring presence.
The history of Picton is deeply entwined with the land it occupies, its origins tracing back to the early days of European settlement as a vital stopover on the road to the south. This past is evident in the sturdy, utilitarian architecture of its older commercial buildings and the quiet dignity of the historic cemetery. The local economy, once heavily reliant on agriculture and grazing, now sees a broader mix, with small businesses catering to a growing population and a developing tourism sector drawn to the area’s natural beauty and proximity to wider attractions. Picton’s distinctive character is shaped by its dual identity: a working country town that also serves as a gateway, welcoming travellers with a genuine, unpretentious warmth that feels as old and as solid as the hills themselves.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Picton, 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 Picton, in the Wollondilly Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Picton includes the postcode (2571), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wollondilly Shire 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 Picton 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. |