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| Locality | Arumpo |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wentworth Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -33.59228 |
| Longitude | 142.87908 |
| Population | 58 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 5333.0 km² |
| Elevation | 87 m |
| Postcode | 2715 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 771 km west |
Arumpo is a locality in the Wentworth Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 58. The locality covers an area of 5333.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 87 m above sea level. It lies approximately 771 km west of Sydney. Arumpo is located at 33.5923°S, 142.8791°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2715. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Arumpo lies under a vast, luminous sky, a place where the land stretches out in broad, ochre swathes. It lies 97.2 km north-east of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 45°T), and is situated 44.1 km east-south-east of Pooncarie. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, a gently undulating expanse of red earth that seems to absorb the intense sunlight. Sparse, hardy vegetation, mostly saltbush and low-lying shrubs, clings tenaciously to the soil, their muted greens and greys a stark contrast against the fiery ground. The air itself feels ancient, carrying the dry, clean scent of distance and the occasional whisper of wind that rustles through the parched grasses. In the late afternoon, the light softens, painting the landscape in hues of burnt sienna and rose, a quiet spectacle that speaks of immense, unhurried time.
The history of Arumpo is intimately tied to the ebb and flow of the Mungo National Park and the wider Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area. While not a bustling centre, Arumpo has long served as a gateway for those seeking to explore the remarkable geological and archaeological significance of the region, particularly the ancient human occupation sites. The local economy, though modest, draws strength from its proximity to these natural wonders, supporting a small but resilient community that understands the profound heritage of this country. Travellers often stop here, not for grand avenues or bustling marketplaces, but for the profound stillness and the opportunity to connect with a landscape that has witnessed millennia of human presence and natural change. The enduring character of Arumpo is one of quiet resilience, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this starkly beautiful country home.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Arumpo, 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 Arumpo, in the Wentworth Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Arumpo includes the postcode (2715), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wentworth Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Arumpo 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. |