Caldwell, 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 Caldwell, in the Murray River Council local government area.
| Locality | Caldwell |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Murray River Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.59911 |
| Longitude | 144.51007 |
| Population | 33 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 330.0 km² |
| Elevation | 81 m |
| Postcode | 2710 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 642 km west-southwest |
Caldwell is a locality in the Murray River Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 33. The locality covers an area of 330.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 81 m above sea level. It lies approximately 642 km west-southwest of Sydney. Caldwell is located at 35.5991°S, 144.5101°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2710. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Caldwell rests on the edge of a land that remembers water, where the Murray River's gentle curve has shaped not just the earth but the very spirit of the place. It lies 117.8 km north-west of Shepparton, VIC (from Shepparton, VIC: bearing 317°T), and is situated 29.6 km north-east of Cohuna. The landscape here is a study in subtle contrasts: vast, sun-drenched plains stretch towards a horizon often softened by a hazy, golden light, punctuated by hardy stands of eucalyptus and acacia that cling to the ochre-coloured soil. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a dry warmth, a whisper of the continent's vastness, and the scent of sun-baked earth mixed with the faint, sweet perfume of wildflowers. The occasional ripple of movement across the fields – a flock of sheep, a lone kangaroo – breaks the stillness, a silent testament to the enduring life that thrives in this seemingly austere beauty.
The history of Caldwell is deeply entwined with the lifeblood of the Murray River, its early settlement spurred by the promise of fertile land and the waterway's potential as a transport route. For generations, the economy has been anchored by agriculture, with broadacre farming and grazing forming the backbone of the local livelihood; the rich alluvial soils, coaxed into productivity by irrigation channels fed from the river, yield crops that paint the landscape in swathes of green and gold. Beyond the fields, a quiet industriousness prevails, a sense of purpose in the daily routines of those who call Caldwell home. There's a palpable connection to the land, a practical understanding of its gifts and its demands, carried through generations and reflected in the unhurried, yet determined, pace of life in Caldwell.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Caldwell, 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 Caldwell, in the Murray River Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Caldwell includes the postcode (2710), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Murray River 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 Caldwell 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. |