Carabost, 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 Carabost, in the Greater Hume Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Carabost |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Hume Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.61098 |
| Longitude | 147.71929 |
| Population | 48 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 206.0 km² |
| Elevation | 397 m |
| Postcode | 2650 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 373 km west-southwest |
Carabost 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 48. The locality covers an area of 206.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 397 m above sea level. It lies approximately 373 km west-southwest of Sydney. Carabost is located at 35.6110°S, 147.7193°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2650. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Carabost rests in a landscape of sweeping plains, where the ochre of the earth meets the endless blue of the Australian sky. It lies 93.9 km north-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 53°T), and is situated 34.4 km west-north-west of Tumbarumba. Gentle undulations of pasture, punctuated by stands of resilient eucalypts, stretch towards horizons that seem to dissolve into the heat haze. The air here carries the faint, dry scent of sun-baked grass and the distant, musky aroma of grazing livestock, a constant reminder of the land's productive heart. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, softened shadows, painting the fields in hues of gold and deepening amber, a quiet spectacle that unfolds with the day's closing.
The story of Carabost is intrinsically linked to the rich agricultural heritage of the region, a legacy built upon the sturdy foundations of sheep and cattle grazing. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, supporting families and shaping the character of this close-knit locality. While the echoes of its pastoral past remain, the economic pulse of Carabost has diversified, embracing the burgeoning wine industry that has found fertile ground in the surrounding valleys. Wine labels originating from this area are increasingly recognised, drawing a thoughtful stream of travellers and connoisseurs eager to sample the fruits of the land and experience the unhurried charm of Carabost.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Carabost, 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 Carabost, in the Greater Hume Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Carabost includes the postcode (2650), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Greater Hume 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 Carabost 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. |