Wellington, 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 Wellington, in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Wellington |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Dubbo Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.56608 |
| Longitude | 148.95923 |
| Population | 4,075 |
| Density | 256.0 /km² |
| Area | 15.9 km² |
| Elevation | 304 m |
| Postcode | 2820 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 254 km northwest |
Wellington is a locality in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,075. The locality covers an area of 15.9 km², giving a population density of about 256.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 304 m above sea level. It lies approximately 254 km northwest of Sydney. Wellington is located at 32.5661°S, 148.9592°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2820. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Wellington rests in a landscape where the rich, ochre earth meets a sky that stretches, impossibly vast, over a gentle terrain. It lies 45.1 km south-east of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 135°T), and is situated 12.6 km west-south-west of Wuuluman. Here, the Macquarie River, a ribbon of silver in the dry season and a bustling artery after the rains, carves its patient path, fringed by resilient gums and scattered stands of native cypress. The air often carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked grasses, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very stones of the older buildings, and in the late afternoon, the light takes on a molten quality, bathing the surrounding paddocks in a warm, honeyed glow. This is a place where the horizon feels close enough to touch, yet infinitely deep, promising a quiet expanse to those who arrive.
The story of Wellington is one deeply entwined with the pastoral life that has long defined this corner of the country. Established as a government settlement in the early 19th century, it grew from humble beginnings, its fortunes shaped by the wool and wheat that have been the lifeblood of the region for generations. The echoes of this past can still be felt in the sturdy, heritage buildings that dot the main street, testament to the hard work and perseverance of its early inhabitants. While agriculture remains a cornerstone of Wellington's economy, the town also draws visitors keen to explore its natural beauty, particularly the nearby Mount Arthur, offering panoramic views, and the significant fossil deposits of the Wellington Caves, a geological wonder that speaks of ancient, subterranean worlds.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wellington, 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 Wellington, in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Wellington includes the postcode (2820), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Dubbo Regional 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 Wellington 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. |