Burragate, 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 Burragate, in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Burragate |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Bega Valley Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.00231 |
| Longitude | 149.64104 |
| Population | 100 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 75.6 km² |
| Elevation | 146 m |
| Postcode | 2550 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 376 km south-southwest |
Burragate is a locality in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 100. The locality covers an area of 75.6 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 146 m above sea level. It lies approximately 376 km south-southwest of Sydney. Burragate is located at 37.0023°S, 149.6410°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2550. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Burragate unfolds across a landscape of rolling country, where the ochre earth, kissed by the sun, gives way to swathes of emerald pasture. It lies 251.2 km south of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 182°T), and is situated 25.7 km west-south-west of Merimbula. The Bega River, a silver ribbon in the distance, carves its path through this fertile ground, its banks fringed with the deep green of riparian gums. Here, the air itself seems to carry the scent of damp soil and eucalyptus, a fragrance that hangs heavy and sweet, particularly as the day softens into twilight. The character of Burragate is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the distant bleating of sheep or the lowing of cattle forms the soundtrack to everyday life. The light, when it catches the undulating hills, paints them in shades of gold and rose, a fleeting beauty that speaks of the enduring spirit of the place.
The history of Burragate is intertwined with the early pastoral runs that once dominated this region, settlers drawn by the promise of fertile land and abundant water. For generations, dairy farming has been the lifeblood of Burragate, its rich soils yielding creamy milk that finds its way to dairies and markets further afield. This agricultural heritage is etched into the very fabric of the locality, visible in the weathered farmhouses and the patchwork of paddocks that stretch towards the horizon. While dairy remains important, the economy has broadened, with a growing interest in viticulture and the subtle, yet distinctive, wines that emerge from the local climate. Travellers passing through Burragate often remark on the unpretentious charm, a sense of community that has been carefully cultivated, much like the crops and pastures that define its character.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Burragate, 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 Burragate, in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Burragate includes the postcode (2550), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Bega Valley 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 Burragate 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. |