Breadalbane, 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 Breadalbane, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Breadalbane |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Upper Lachlan Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.79822 |
| Longitude | 149.44946 |
| Population | 89 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 141.6 km² |
| Elevation | 753 m |
| Postcode | 2581 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 192 km west-southwest |
Breadalbane 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 89. The locality covers an area of 141.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 753 m above sea level. It lies approximately 192 km west-southwest of Sydney. Breadalbane is located at 34.7982°S, 149.4495°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2581. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Breadalbane rests in a broad, fertile valley where the rolling hills of the Southern Tablelands begin to soften their edges. It lies 26.0 km west-south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 257°T), and is situated 16.9 km east of Gunning. The land here is a patchwork of emerald pastures and ochre ploughed fields, bisected by the quiet silver thread of Spring Creek, its banks fringed with hardy native grasses and the occasional sturdy gum tree. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent, hinting at the rich, dark soil that underpins the region's productivity. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, paints the landscape in hues of muted gold and deep green, imbuing the scene with a gentle, settled character that speaks of enduring agricultural life.
The history of Breadalbane is deeply entwined with the pastoral ambitions of early settlers who recognized the valley's potential for grazing and cultivation. Sheep farming has long been the backbone of the local economy, with generations of families tending their flocks on the generous downs. Remnants of older fencing lines and the occasional weathered woolshed stand as silent witnesses to this enduring legacy. While not a major hub, Breadalbane serves as a vital centre for its surrounding agricultural district, with a small but functional commercial strip providing essential services to farmers and residents alike. The pace of life here is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a steady, unhurried rhythm that has sustained this corner of New South Wales for well over a century.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Breadalbane, 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 Breadalbane, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Breadalbane includes the postcode (2581), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Upper Lachlan 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 Breadalbane 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. |