Barooga, 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 Barooga, in the Berrigan Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Barooga |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Berrigan Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.90959 |
| Longitude | 145.71137 |
| Population | 1,811 |
| Density | 18.4 /km² |
| Area | 98.4 km² |
| Elevation | 117 m |
| Postcode | 3644 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 550 km west-southwest |
Barooga is a locality in the Berrigan Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,811. The locality covers an area of 98.4 km², giving a population density of about 18.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 117 m above sea level. It lies approximately 550 km west-southwest of Sydney. Barooga is located at 35.9096°S, 145.7114°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3644. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Barooga breathes beside the Murray River, a place where the land opens out, vast and sun-drenched, under a sky that seems to stretch forever. It lies 58.6 km north-north-east of Shepparton, VIC (from Shepparton, VIC: bearing 28°T), and is situated 7.4 km east-north-east of Cobram. The air here carries a gentle warmth, even in the cooler months, a softness that settles over the wide, grassy plains. Eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel along the riverbanks, their leaves whispering secrets to the breeze. The landscape is a study in greens and browns, punctuated by the shimmering silver of the river, a lifeblood coursing through the country.
The story of Barooga is inextricably linked to the Murray, its name echoing through the agricultural heartland that has sustained it for generations. This is a land shaped by the rhythm of the seasons and the diligence of its people, where the economy has long been rooted in the fertile soil, producing bountiful crops and supporting grazing industries. The river itself is a constant presence, not just a source of water but a recreational haven, drawing families to its sandy edges for picnics and quiet contemplation. Barooga’s character is that of a place that understands the value of community and the enduring strength found in connection to the land, a quiet resilience woven into its very fabric.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Barooga, 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 Barooga, in the Berrigan Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Barooga includes the postcode (3644), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Berrigan 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 Barooga 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. |