Barham, 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 Barham, in the Murray River Council local government area.
| Locality | Barham |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Murray River Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.60547 |
| Longitude | 144.21046 |
| Population | 1,534 |
| Density | 3.2 /km² |
| Area | 473.2 km² |
| Elevation | 80 m |
| Postcode | 2732 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 668 km west-southwest |
Barham is a locality in the Murray River Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,534. The locality covers an area of 473.2 km², giving a population density of about 3.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 80 m above sea level. It lies approximately 668 km west-southwest of Sydney. Barham is located at 35.6055°S, 144.2105°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2732. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Barham rests on the southern bank of the Murray River, a place where the water’s slow, deliberate journey shapes the land and the lives within it. It lies 128.0 km north of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 357°T), and is situated 11.3 km east-north-east of Koondrook. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a cool, damp breath from the river, a stark contrast to the dry, sun-baked earth that stretches out beyond the river flats. Gum trees, their bark peeling in papery sheets, stand sentinel along the water's edge, their leaves rustling with a sound like distant whispers, while the river itself, a broad, ochre ribbon, reflects the vast, pale blue Australian sky. The land gently slopes away from the river, a mosaic of green pastures and the occasional glint of irrigation channels, hinting at the agricultural heart that beats beneath the quiet surface of Barham.
The history of Barham is deeply entw 'd with the Murray, a lifeline for sustenance and transport long before the arrival of European settlers. It grew as a river port, a vital hub for the timber trade and the burgeoning agricultural output of the surrounding region. Today, the economy of Barham still largely revolves around the river and the land it nourishes, with horticulture, particularly the cultivation of almonds and citrus, forming a significant part of its character. This quiet diligence is reflected in the unhurried pace of life, where conversations often drift towards the water levels or the promise of a good harvest, and the enduring connection to the river remains the defining feature of this riverside settlement.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Barham, 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 Barham, in the Murray River Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Barham includes the postcode (2732), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Murray River 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 Barham 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. |