Bara, 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 Bara, in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Bara |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Western Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.56982 |
| Longitude | 149.85398 |
| Population | 26 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 39.6 km² |
| Elevation | 597 m |
| Postcode | 2850 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 192 km northwest |
Bara is a locality in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 26. The locality covers an area of 39.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 597 m above sea level. It lies approximately 192 km northwest of Sydney. Bara is located at 32.5698°S, 149.8540°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2850. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bara rests in a country of broad, rolling plains that slope gently towards the horizon, the land a canvas of ochre and muted green under the vast Australian sky. It lies 97.8 km north-north-east of Bathurst, NSW (from Bathurst, NSW: bearing 15°T), and is situated 26.4 km east of Mudgee. Here, the air carries a dry, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the sun’s persistent touch, and the scattered stands of eucalyptus trees offer a sparse, comforting shade. The landscape is defined by its openness, a generous expanse where the eye can travel for kilometres, punctuated only by the occasional weathered fence line or a solitary farmhouse, its corrugated iron roof gleaming dully in the afternoon light. The soil itself, a rich, crumbly loam, speaks of generations of cultivation, a silent testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this ground.
The story of Bara is deeply entwined with the fertile plains it occupies, a history shaped by the promise of agriculture and the resilience of its inhabitants. For decades, the rich soil has yielded bountiful harvests, primarily wheat and barley, forming the backbone of Bara's local economy and making it a significant hub for grain producers in the region. While farming remains its lifeblood, the town also bears the quiet imprint of earlier pastoral ventures, the echoes of sheep stations and cattle runs still present in the landscape’s enduring character. The rhythm of life in Bara is dictated by the seasons and the cycles of the land, a steady, unhurried pace that fosters a strong sense of community and a deep connection to the country that sustains it.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bara, 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 Bara, in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bara includes the postcode (2850), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Western Regional 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 Bara 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. |