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| Locality | Araluen |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.64407 |
| Longitude | 149.81943 |
| Population | 158 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 121.3 km² |
| Elevation | 168 m |
| Postcode | 2622 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 235 km south-southwest |
Araluen is a locality in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 158. The locality covers an area of 121.3 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 168 m above sea level. It lies approximately 235 km south-southwest of Sydney. Araluen is located at 35.6441°S, 149.8194°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2622. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Araluen lies cradled within a landscape sculpted by ancient rivers and the patient weathering of Australian earth. It lies 100.4 km south of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 175°T), and is situated 24.1 km south of Braidwood. The valley floor, a patchwork of verdant pastures and darker, richer soil, slopes gently upwards towards the forested flanks of the surrounding hills, their peaks softened by the haze of distance. Here, the air carries the faint, sweet scent of eucalypt and damp earth, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western sky in hues of apricot and rose. The Monaro River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the heart of Araluen, its banks often fringed with willows and the occasional sturdy gum, their branches reaching out like welcoming arms.
The history of Araluen is deeply entwined with the rhythm of the land and the endeavours of those who sought their fortune here. Once a significant goldfields centre, the echoes of that bustling past can still be glimpsed in the remnants of old stone buildings and the stories whispered by the wind through the tall grasses. Today, Araluen's economy is anchored in its fertile agricultural land, with grazing properties and smaller holdings producing a variety of goods, their bounty often finding its way to local markets. The valley’s unique climate, with its distinct seasons, also lends itself to the cultivation of certain fruits and vegetables, a subtle testament to the enduring connection between Araluen and its pastoral heritage.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Araluen, New South Wales. 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 Araluen, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Araluen includes the postcode (2622), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional 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 Araluen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |