Buronga, 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 Buronga, in the Wentworth Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Buronga |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wentworth Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.15704 |
| Longitude | 142.1949 |
| Population | 1,350 |
| Density | 88.8 /km² |
| Area | 15.2 km² |
| Elevation | 42 m |
| Postcode | 2739 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 831 km west |
Buronga is a locality in the Wentworth Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,350. The locality covers an area of 15.2 km², giving a population density of about 88.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 42 m above sea level. It lies approximately 831 km west of Sydney. Buronga is located at 34.1570°S, 142.1949°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2739. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Buronga lies on the southern banks of the mighty Murray River, a place where the land seems to exhale a dry, sun-warmed breath under a sky that stretches to an impossible blue. It lies 8.1 km north-east of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 42°T), and is situated 9.9 km north of Irymple. The landscape here is a study in patient resilience, a broad expanse of flat to gently undulating terrain softened by the persistent green of irrigation channels and the dusty ochre of the earth. Sparse stands of river red gums, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, punctuate the horizon, their roots anchoring them deeply in the sandy soil. The air carries the subtle, sweet scent of ripening fruit mingling with the faint, mineral tang of the river water, a constant reminder of the lifeblood that sustains this arid country.
This is a district built on the tenacity of water management and the bounty it unlocks, a story woven into the very fabric of Buronga's existence. For generations, the economy has revolved around the cultivation of citrus orchards and grapevines, their neat rows marching across the landscape, a vibrant contrast to the muted tones of the natural bush. The echo of early settlers, who wrestled sustenance from this challenging environment, still seems to whisper on the breeze that rustles through the abundant foliage. Beyond the agricultural heartland, the proximity to the Murray offers a quiet allure, a place for travellers to pause and absorb the unique character of this corner of New South Wales, where the river's slow, deliberate journey dictates the pace of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Buronga, 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 Buronga, in the Wentworth Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Buronga includes the postcode (2739), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wentworth 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 Buronga 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. |