Young, 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 Young, in the Hilltops Council local government area.
| Locality | Young |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Hilltops Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.29901 |
| Longitude | 148.36697 |
| Population | 10,160 |
| Density | 27.7 /km² |
| Area | 367.1 km² |
| Elevation | 438 m |
| Postcode | 2594 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 266 km west |
Young is a locality in the Hilltops Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 10,160. The locality covers an area of 367.1 km², giving a population density of about 27.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 438 m above sea level. It lies approximately 266 km west of Sydney. Young is located at 34.2990°S, 148.3670°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2594. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Young rests in the heart of the Hilltops region, a landscape of rolling plains and scattered woodlands that unfurls under a vast, often brilliant sky. It lies 134.0 km south-south-west of Orange, NSW (from Orange, NSW: bearing 209°T), and is situated 44.2 km south-south-east of Grenfell. The terrain here is a gentle tapestry of fertile soil, a foundation for the agricultural bounty that defines this part of New South Wales. Red earth, rich and yielding, is a constant visual cue, promising growth and sustenance. The air itself carries a clean, crisp quality, particularly in the cooler months, hinting at the distant, rounded summits that give the region its name. Sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, paints the paddocks in shades of gold and amber, a testament to the land's inherent generosity.
The story of Young is deeply entwined with the land it occupies, particularly its history as a significant centre for gold mining in the late 19th century, an era that left an indelible mark on its character. This industrious past has given way to a thriving agricultural economy, with the region now renowned for its prime lamb production, stone fruits – especially cherries – and a burgeoning wine industry that draws visitors to its cellar doors. The pace of life in Young is measured, a reflection of the seasons and the cycles of farming. Local gatherings and community events are the lifeblood of the locality, fostering a strong sense of connection among its residents, who take pride in their heritage and the enduring appeal of their home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Young, 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 Young, in the Hilltops Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Young includes the postcode (2594), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Hilltops 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 Young 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. |