Arkstone, 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 Arkstone, in the Oberon Council local government area.
| Locality | Arkstone |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Oberon Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.05248 |
| Longitude | 149.63009 |
| Population | 21 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 79.7 km² |
| Elevation | 833 m |
| Postcode | 2795 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 147 km west |
Arkstone is a locality in the Oberon Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 21. The locality covers an area of 79.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 833 m above sea level. It lies approximately 147 km west of Sydney. Arkstone is located at 34.0525°S, 149.6301°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2795. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Arkstone lies cradled by rolling hills that whisper of ancient volcanic origins, their slopes a patchwork quilt of emerald pastures and darker, richer earth. It lies 70.6 km south of Bathurst, NSW (from Bathurst, NSW: bearing 176°T), and is situated 44.9 km south-south-west of Oberon. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of wild thyme and damp soil, particularly potent after a spring shower, and the late afternoon sun often paints the western sky in hues of apricot and rose, casting long, languid shadows across the land. Broad-leafed gums, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, stand sentinel along the winding track that leads into the heart of Arkstone, their leaves rustling with a sound like hushed secrets. The terrain itself is a gentle rise and fall, not dramatic, but possessing a quiet, enduring beauty that speaks of slow geological processes and the patient work of weather.
The history of Arkstone is deeply intertwined with the land it occupies, a story etched in the weathered timber of early farmhouses and the enduring presence of its agricultural roots. For generations, sheep have grazed these undulating paddocks, their wool a vital commodity that once fuelled the local economy, and the faint scent of lanolin still clings to the air on breezy days. Remnants of the earlier days, perhaps a rusted plough or a stone wall slowly surrendering to the encroaching bush, hint at the resilience of those who first settled this place. While the primary industries have evolved, a quiet self-sufficiency persists, a characteristic that defines Arkstone and its people. Local artisans occasionally display their wares in the small hall, a quiet testament to a creative spirit that flourishes away from the clamour of larger centres.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Arkstone, 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 Arkstone, in the Oberon Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Arkstone includes the postcode (2795), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Oberon 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 Arkstone 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. |