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| Locality | Argalong |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Valleys Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.29705 |
| Longitude | 148.43196 |
| Population | 32 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 132.3 km² |
| Elevation | 676 m |
| Postcode | 2720 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 300 km west-southwest |
Argalong is a locality in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 32. The locality covers an area of 132.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 676 m above sea level. It lies approximately 300 km west-southwest of Sydney. Argalong is located at 35.2970°S, 148.4320°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2720. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Argalong lies spread across a broad, sun-kissed valley floor, where the land gently rolls towards distant, timbered ranges that hold the western sky. It lies 133.0 km west-south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 242°T), and is situated 18.0 km east of Tumut. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a mix of sun-baked earth and the sharp perfume of eucalyptus, especially potent in the late afternoon when the light turns to a rich, buttery gold. The broad, meandering river, a vein of silver through the landscape, defines the edges of the fertile plains, its banks fringed with willows and gums, their leaves rustling a constant, hushed conversation with the breeze. This is a country of wide horizons, where the sky seems to go on forever, and the quiet expanse invites a slow, considered pace of life, marked by the distant bleating of sheep and the occasional rumble of a ute on a dusty track.
The story of Argalong is deeply entwined with the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations of farming and grazing families, a legacy born from the promise of fertile land discovered by early selectors. For decades, the rhythm of the seasons dictated the ebb and flow of life here, with wheat and wool forming the backbone of the local economy, their fortunes tied to the capricious moods of the weather. More recently, a subtle shift has occurred, as vineyards have begun to dot the landscape, their neat rows a colourful counterpoint to the rolling pastures, hinting at a growing reputation for cool-climate wines that draw a discerning traveller. Remnants of a bygone era, like the old stone shearing shed standing sentinel by the river, speak of a resilience and a connection to the land that continues to define the character of Argalong.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Argalong, 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 Argalong, in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Argalong includes the postcode (2720), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Valleys 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 Argalong 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. |