Armatree, 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 Armatree, in the Gilgandra Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Armatree |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Gilgandra Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.42255 |
| Longitude | 148.50959 |
| Population | 136 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 333.4 km² |
| Elevation | 241 m |
| Postcode | 2828 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 371 km northwest |
Armatree is a locality in the Gilgandra Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 136. The locality covers an area of 333.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 241 m above sea level. It lies approximately 371 km northwest of Sydney. Armatree is located at 31.4226°S, 148.5096°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2828. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Armatree rests on a broad, sun-baked plain, where the sky seems to stretch forever, a vast canvas of shifting blues and whites. It lies 96.0 km north of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 354°T), and is situated 15.8 km south of Gulargambone. The land here is a study in muted ochres and soft, dusty greens, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of scattered gum trees that offer scant shade. A gentle breeze, carrying the faint scent of dry earth and sun-warmed grass, whispers across the flat expanse, stirring the occasional tumbleweed that journeys with a quiet persistence. The air itself feels thin and clear, holding the promise of distant horizons and the steady, unhurried pulse of rural life.
The history of Armatree is etched in the broad strokes of pastoral endeavour and the enduring spirit of those who tamed this seemingly austere landscape. For generations, the economy has been anchored in the hardy resilience of sheep grazing and wheat cultivation, the rich, black soil yielding its bounty under the relentless Australian sun. This is a place where the local pub serves as the unofficial heart of the district, a gathering point for farmers and travellers alike, a repository of shared stories and the quiet camaraderie born of shared experience. The distinctive character of Armatree is not in grand monuments, but in the sturdy simplicity of its existence, a testament to endurance and the subtle beauty found in the vast, open country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Armatree, 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 Armatree, in the Gilgandra Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Armatree includes the postcode (2828), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Gilgandra Shire 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 Armatree 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. |