Baradine, 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 Baradine, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Baradine |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Warrumbungle Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -30.92219 |
| Longitude | 149.10084 |
| Population | 767 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 1112.5 km² |
| Elevation | 303 m |
| Postcode | 2396 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 383 km north-northwest |
Baradine is a locality in the Warrumbungle Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 767. The locality covers an area of 1112.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 303 m above sea level. It lies approximately 383 km north-northwest of Sydney. Baradine is located at 30.9222°S, 149.1008°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2396. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Baradine rests on a broad, sun-baked plain, its landscape a study in muted ochres and dusty greens that stretch towards the distant, hazy outline of the Warrumbungle Ranges. It lies 157.9 km north-north-east of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 17°T), and is situated 44.7 km north-north-west of Coonabarabran. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a mixture of sun-warmed earth and the subtle perfume of eucalyptus, particularly potent in the late afternoon when the light softens, casting long, languid shadows across the paddocks and the quiet streets. The character of Baradine is one of understated resilience, a place where the sky feels vast and the horizon seems to hold an almost palpable stillness, broken only by the low hum of a passing ute or the distant bleating of sheep. The land itself, gently undulating in places before the true rise of the mountains, speaks of a long, slow shaping by wind and sun, a patient artistry that has left its mark on the very texture of the soil.
The history of Baradine is deeply entwined with the pastoral pioneers who first carved out a living from this country, their legacy evident in the sturdy, low-slung buildings that line the main street and the enduring presence of sheep and cattle grazing on the surrounding properties. The local economy, still largely driven by agriculture, particularly wool production and grain farming, finds its pulse in the rhythm of the seasons and the ebb and flow of commodity prices. A particular pride is taken in the town's proximity to the Warrumbungle National Park, a dramatic volcanic landscape that draws travellers seeking to explore its unique rock formations and starry night skies, contributing a vital strand of tourism to Baradine's economic tapestry. This connection to the natural world, both cultivated and wild, imbues Baradine with a distinct sense of place, a quiet understanding that life here is lived in close conversation with the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Baradine, 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 Baradine, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Baradine includes the postcode (2396), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Warrumbungle 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 Baradine 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. |