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| Locality | Buxton |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wollondilly Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.25593 |
| Longitude | 150.53092 |
| Population | 1,986 |
| Density | 155.0 /km² |
| Area | 12.8 km² |
| Elevation | 404 m |
| Postcode | 2571 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 76 km southwest |
Buxton is a locality in the Wollondilly Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,986. The locality covers an area of 12.8 km², giving a population density of about 155.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 404 m above sea level. It lies approximately 76 km southwest of Sydney. Buxton is located at 34.2559°S, 150.5309°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2571. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Buxton’s landscape unfolds with a gentle, rolling character, where the rich, ochre earth slopes towards the winding course of the Nattai River. It lies 38.2 km west-north-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 300°T), and is situated 6.1 km west-south-west of Tahmoor. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of eucalypts, a constant reminder of the surrounding bushland that presses in, softened by the dappled light filtering through the canopy. Broad, open paddocks, often a vibrant green after rain or a sun-bleached gold in drier times, are interspersed with stands of taller timber, creating a patchwork that speaks of both cultivation and wildness. It’s a place where the sky feels vast, a canvas for clouds that drift lazily or gather with dramatic intent, casting fleeting shadows across the land.
The history of Buxton is deeply entwined with the pastoral and agricultural pursuits that have shaped this corner of the Wollondilly Shire. For generations, grazing and farming have been the lifeblood, the land yielding to the steady efforts of those who have worked it. Evidence of this enduring connection can be seen in the weathered fences and the sturdy, honest architecture of older farm buildings, standing as quiet witnesses to the passing years. The Nattai River, a constant presence, has not only sustained life but also served as a vital artery, its flow dictating the patterns of settlement and work. While not a hub of intense industry, Buxton possesses a quiet self-sufficiency, a character forged in the resilience and practical wisdom of its inhabitants.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Buxton, New South Wales. 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 Buxton, in the Wollondilly Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Buxton includes the postcode (2571), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wollondilly 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 Buxton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |