Quambone, 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 Quambone, in the Coonamble Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Quambone |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Coonamble Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -30.90106 |
| Longitude | 147.89573 |
| Population | 164 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 1172.1 km² |
| Elevation | 154 m |
| Postcode | 2831 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 454 km northwest |
Quambone is a locality in the Coonamble Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 164. The locality covers an area of 1172.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 154 m above sea level. It lies approximately 454 km northwest of Sydney. Quambone is located at 30.9011°S, 147.8957°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2831. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Quambone rests on a broad, flat expanse, where the earth stretches towards a horizon that seems to hold its breath. It lies 168.0 km north-north-west of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 336°T), and is situated 47.7 km west of Coonamble. The land here, a patchwork of ochre and pale green under an immense sky, is a study in subtle shifts of colour and texture, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of scattered gum trees. The air carries a dry warmth, a stillness that amplifies the distant bleating of sheep or the low hum of insects, and at dusk, the western sky bleeds into astonishing hues of rose and amethyst, painting the dusty plains with an ephemeral beauty. The character of Quambone is one of quiet resilience, a place where the landscape dictates the pace, and life unfolds with a measured, almost elemental, rhythm.
The story of Quambone is deeply entwined with the pastoral aspirations that have shaped this country for generations. Originally a stopping point for stockmen and travellers traversing the vast western plains, its economy has long been anchored by sheep and cattle grazing, the wool and meat products finding their way to markets far beyond these borders. The very soil, a fine, reddish loam, speaks of a history of enduring droughts and bountiful seasons, influencing the fortunes of those who have worked it. While no grand monuments mark its past, the unassuming character of Quambone itself, the way the few buildings huddle together against the immensity of the landscape, feels like a quiet testament to the determination of its inhabitants. The infrequent rumble of a ute on the unsealed road is often the loudest sound, a reminder of the enduring connection to the land and the life it sustains.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Quambone, 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 Quambone, in the Coonamble Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Quambone includes the postcode (2831), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Coonamble Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Quambone 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. |