Caragabal, 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 Caragabal, in the Weddin Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Caragabal |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Weddin Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.82072 |
| Longitude | 147.69183 |
| Population | 174 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 538.9 km² |
| Elevation | 230 m |
| Postcode | 2810 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 325 km west |
Caragabal is a locality in the Weddin Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 174. The locality covers an area of 538.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 230 m above sea level. It lies approximately 325 km west of Sydney. Caragabal is located at 33.8207°S, 147.6918°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2810. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Caragabal rests in a landscape painted with the subtle ochres and dusty greens of the Lachlan Valley. It lies 143.6 km west-south-west of Orange, NSW (from Orange, NSW: bearing 243°T), and is situated 36.1 km east-north-east of Wyalong. The land here unfolds with a quiet generosity, a broad expanse under a sky that seems to hold its breath in the heat. Gentle slopes, softened by the passage of seasons, lead the eye across paddocks where the woolly backs of sheep are scattered like fallen clouds, and the occasional shimmer of heat haze hints at the distant horizon. The air itself feels thin and clean, carrying the scent of dry grass and the faint, sweet perfume of eucalyptus, a fragrance that clings to the very bones of the place. Even the silence here has a texture, a deep resonance broken only by the rustle of wind through the sparse trees or the far-off cry of a bird.
The story of Caragabal is one of resilience and the enduring spirit of the land, its foundations laid by those who sought sustenance from its often-demanding embrace. Historically, the economy has been tethered to the soil, with sheep grazing and wheat farming shaping the character of the district, their cycles dictating the rhythm of life. The grain silos stand as silent sentinels, monuments to the bounty of harvest, their metallic gleam catching the sun like polished silver. While not a hub of bustling commerce, Caragabal offers a quiet sense of belonging, a place where neighbours know each other by name and the pace of life allows for contemplation. The local pub, a sturdy building weathered by years of sun and conversation, serves as a gathering point, a place where stories are shared and the simple pleasures of community are savoured.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Caragabal, 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 Caragabal, in the Weddin Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Caragabal includes the postcode (2810), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Weddin 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 Caragabal 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. |