Binda, 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 Binda, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Binda |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Upper Lachlan Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.30779 |
| Longitude | 149.30122 |
| Population | 278 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 377.9 km² |
| Elevation | 738 m |
| Postcode | 2583 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 182 km west-southwest |
Binda is a locality in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 278. The locality covers an area of 377.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 738 m above sea level. It lies approximately 182 km west-southwest of Sydney. Binda is located at 34.3078°S, 149.3012°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2583. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Binda rests in a broad, sun-kissed valley where the land rolls with a quiet, persistent grace. It lies 62.3 km north-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 321°T), and is situated 21.6 km north-west of Crookwell. The country here is a tapestry of grazing paddocks, punctuated by stands of hardy eucalypts and the occasional weathered fence line stretching towards the distant, hazy blue of the hills. A gentle breeze often whispers through the tall, dry grasses, carrying the faint, sweet scent of clover and earth, a scent that clings to the air even as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western sky in hues of bruised plum and fading gold. The character of Binda is etched into this landscape, a quiet resilience born of the seasons and the enduring connection to the soil.
The history of Binda is deeply entwined with the pastoral fortunes of this region, its economy built upon the sturdy backs of Merino sheep and the rich, dark soil that yields good pasture. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and clear water, established homesteads that have since weathered generations, their corrugated iron roofs gleaming dully under the wide Australian sky. The local school, a humble but vital centre, stands as a testament to the enduring community spirit, a place where generations have learned their letters and the ways of the land. Even now, the pace of life in Binda moves with the steady pulse of the seasons, a quiet hum of rural industry that carries on, unhurried and true.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Binda, 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 Binda, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Binda includes the postcode (2583), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Upper Lachlan 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 Binda 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. |