Aberglasslyn, 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 Aberglasslyn, in the Maitland City Council local government area.
| Locality | Aberglasslyn |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Maitland City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.69354 |
| Longitude | 151.53264 |
| Population | 5,301 |
| Density | 853.6 /km² |
| Area | 6.2 km² |
| Elevation | 33 m |
| Postcode | 2320 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 134 km north-northeast |
Aberglasslyn is a locality in the Maitland City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,301. The locality covers an area of 6.2 km², giving a population density of about 853.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 33 m above sea level. It lies approximately 134 km north-northeast of Sydney. Aberglasslyn is located at 32.6935°S, 151.5326°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2320.
Aberglasslyn sprawls with a quiet resilience across the undulating terrain, its character etched into the ochre-coloured earth and the scattered pockets of eucalypt woodland. It lies 5.2 km north-north-west of Maitland, NSW (from Maitland, NSW: bearing 337°T), and is situated 2.6 km north-east of Rutherford. The air here often carries a dry, dusty scent, a testament to the sun-baked paddocks that stretch towards the distant, hazy blue of the Hunter hills. After a rain, the land drinks deeply, and a fresh, green perfume rises, momentarily softening the rugged contours. The light at dusk can be spectacular, painting the sky in broad strokes of apricot and rose, casting long, skeletal shadows from the native trees.
Historically, Aberglasslyn's story is intertwined with the fertile lands of the Hunter Valley, its economy once deeply rooted in agriculture and grazing. Evidence of this pastoral heritage can still be seen in the weathered fences and the wide-open spaces that define the landscape. While the immediate economic focus has shifted, the echoes of its past remain, a gentle reminder of the generations who worked this soil. The nearby Hunter River, though not directly bordering Aberglasslyn, has always been a vital artery for the region, shaping its development and providing a lifeblood for its communities.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Aberglasslyn, 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 Aberglasslyn, in the Maitland City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Aberglasslyn includes the postcode (2320), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Maitland City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Aberglasslyn 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. |