Avon, 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 Avon, in the Wingecarribee Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Avon |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wingecarribee Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.43642 |
| Longitude | 150.68324 |
| Area | 266.2 km² |
| Elevation | 413 m |
| Postcode | 2574 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 80 km southwest |
Avon is a locality in the Wingecarribee Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 266.2 km². It sits at an elevation of around 413 m above sea level. It lies approximately 80 km southwest of Sydney. Avon is located at 34.4364°S, 150.6832°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2574. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Avon rests in a broad, shallow valley where the land begins to soften its southern highlands intensity, surrendering to a gentler sweep of rolling country. It lies 19.0 km west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 267°T), and is situated 15.0 km west of Figtree. Here, the air carries a crispness that hints at its elevation, a cool breath drawn from the surrounding escarpments and the dense, green cloaks of eucalypt forest that press in from the west. The paddocks, a patchwork of deep emerald and ochre depending on the season, are delineated by weathered fences and punctuated by the stoic forms of scattered gums, their bark peeling like ancient parchment. A languid creek, often just a silvery ribbon glinting under the wide sky, meanders through the valley floor, its banks fringed with native grasses that whisper secrets to the passing breeze.
The history of Avon is etched not in grand monuments, but in the very texture of its soil and the quiet endurance of its people. Once a vital stop for travellers traversing the rugged terrain, its early economy was built on the hardy foundations of sheep grazing and the cultivation of hardy grains, a legacy still visible in the sturdy, old farmhouses that dot the landscape. The rich, dark earth, particularly suited to certain crops, has always been Avon's most generous provider, though a subtle shift towards artisanal produce and boutique vineyards has begun to infuse its character. The local market, a weekly gathering beneath the shade of camphor laurels, is where the fruits of this labour are shared, a vibrant splash of colour and conversation against the prevailing quietude, a living testament to the enduring spirit of this particular corner of the Wingecarribee Shire.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Avon, 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 Avon, in the Wingecarribee Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Avon includes the postcode (2574), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wingecarribee Shire 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 Avon 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. |