Bookham, 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 Bookham, in the Yass Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Bookham |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Yass Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.84446 |
| Longitude | 148.63343 |
| Population | 145 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 210.3 km² |
| Elevation | 463 m |
| Postcode | 2582 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 260 km west-southwest |
Bookham is a locality in the Yass Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 145. The locality covers an area of 210.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 463 m above sea level. It lies approximately 260 km west-southwest of Sydney. Bookham is located at 34.8445°S, 148.6334°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2582. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bookham lies at the gentle confluence of the Yass River and its tributaries, a place where the land breathes with the quiet rhythm of the surrounding paddocks. It lies 100.5 km west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 263°T), and is situated 25.1 km west of Yass. Here, the country unfurls in soft, rolling hills, a tapestry of green and gold under a sky that stretches wide and often holds a startling clarity. The air carries the scent of dry grass and eucalypt, a clean, dry perfume that sharpens the senses, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western horizon with hues of apricot and rose. The character of Bookham is one of quiet resilience, a place that has seen seasons turn and generations pass, its heart beating with a steady, unhurried pulse.
The history of Bookham is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of the region, its economy long anchored by the sturdy wool industry that has shaped the fortunes of so many families here. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty to sheep and cattle, the paddocks a testament to the enduring labour of those who worked them. While the echoes of broader historical movements have touched this corner of the Yass Valley, Bookham itself retains a distinct identity, a settlement that has quietly prospered through the steady application of rural enterprise. The local store, a hub for travellers and residents alike, often buzzes with a low murmur of conversation, a familiar soundscape that speaks to the enduring social fabric of Bookham.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bookham, 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 Bookham, in the Yass Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bookham includes the postcode (2582), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Yass Valley 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 Bookham 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. |