Bungowannah, 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 Bungowannah, in the Greater Hume Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Bungowannah |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Hume Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.99855 |
| Longitude | 146.7631 |
| Population | 153 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 117.5 km² |
| Elevation | 165 m |
| Postcode | 2640 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 469 km west-southwest |
Bungowannah is a locality in the Greater Hume Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 153. The locality covers an area of 117.5 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 165 m above sea level. It lies approximately 469 km west-southwest of Sydney. Bungowannah is located at 35.9986°S, 146.7631°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2640. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bungowannah rests on the broad, sun-kissed plains where the Riverina's rich agricultural lands begin to meet the gentle slopes leading towards the Hume. It lies 18.4 km north-west of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 320°T), and is situated 12.8 km north-north-west of West Wodonga. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a mix of sun-baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of ripening grains. Fields of wheat and barley stretch to horizons softened by the hazy glow of afternoon, interspersed with the darker green of grazing pastures where cattle and sheep move with a slow, deliberate grace. The land itself, a tapestry of ochre and gold under the expansive Australian sky, seems to breathe with a quiet, enduring strength, its contours subtly shaped by the unseen currents of wind and water. The light, especially as dusk approaches, possesses a particular quality, a soft, diffused luminescence that casts long shadows and imbues the landscape with a serene, almost sacred stillness.
Historically, Bungowannah's story is tied to the fertile alluvial plains watered by the Murray River, a lifeblood that has sustained both Indigenous custodians and later European settlers. The local economy has long been anchored in agriculture, with the cultivation of cereals and the raising of livestock forming the backbone of its prosperity. This enduring connection to the land is evident in the sturdy farmhouses and weathered sheds that dot the landscape, each a silent testament to generations of toil and resilience. While the pace of life in Bungowannah reflects the unhurried rhythm of the countryside, there's a palpable sense of community, a quiet pride in the region's heritage and its continued contribution to the nation's agricultural output. The ever-present murmur of the nearby river, a constant companion, whispers tales of seasons past and promises of harvests yet to come.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bungowannah, 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 Bungowannah, in the Greater Hume Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bungowannah includes the postcode (2640), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Greater Hume 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 Bungowannah 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. |