Bearbong, 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 Bearbong, in the Gilgandra Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Bearbong |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Gilgandra Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.66379 |
| Longitude | 148.89304 |
| Population | 60 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 287.2 km² |
| Elevation | 371 m |
| Postcode | 2827 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 327 km northwest |
Bearbong is a locality in the Gilgandra Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 60. The locality covers an area of 287.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 371 m above sea level. It lies approximately 327 km northwest of Sydney. Bearbong is located at 31.6638°S, 148.8930°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2827. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bearbong lies at the edge of the vast western plains, a place where the earth stretches out, a canvas of muted greens and ochres under a sky that seems to hold an infinite blue. It lies 73.4 km north-north-east of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 21°T), and is situated 13.9 km north-west of Mendooran. The land here is a gentle, sweeping expanse, punctuated by the stoic forms of drought-hardy trees, their branches reaching like patient hands towards the sun. The air, even in the cooler months, carries a dry, clean scent, a subtle perfume of sun-baked earth and distant eucalyptus. As dusk descends, the light softens, bleeding into shades of rose and lavender, painting the horizon with a quiet intensity that stills the soul.
The story of Bearbong is written in the rich soil that has sustained generations of graziers and farmers, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land. For many years, the wool clip was the lifeblood of the district, a golden fleece that travelled far beyond these horizons. While the landscape remains largely pastoral, the economy has diversified, with some venturing into cropping and others finding new opportunities in the expanding services that support the wider region. Bearbong itself is a quiet centre, a place where the pace of life is measured by the changing seasons and the steady turning of the earth, a place that remembers its past while facing the future with a quiet resilience.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bearbong, 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 Bearbong, in the Gilgandra Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bearbong includes the postcode (2827), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Gilgandra Shire 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 Bearbong 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. |