Carlaminda, 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 Carlaminda, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Carlaminda |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Monaro Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.2953 |
| Longitude | 149.33458 |
| Population | 30 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 79.2 km² |
| Elevation | 792 m |
| Postcode | 2630 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 319 km south-southwest |
Carlaminda is a locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 30. The locality covers an area of 79.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 792 m above sea level. It lies approximately 319 km south-southwest of Sydney. Carlaminda is located at 36.2953°S, 149.3346°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2630. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Carlaminda rests in a broad valley, a scattering of rooftops against the vastness of the Monaro plains. It lies 176.1 km south-south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 192°T), and is situated 19.7 km east-south-east of Cooma. The land here breathes a crisp, high-country air, carrying the scent of dry grasses and the distant, resinous perfume of eucalypts. Rolling hills, softened by age, cradle the settlement, their flanks painted in shades of ochre and pale green under a sky that seems to stretch for an eternity. The light at dawn spills over these ancient forms, a liquid gold that pools in the hollows and catches on the weathered timber of farm buildings, lending a quiet dignity to the landscape. The very texture of the earth, a mix of fine dust and gritty clay, speaks of resilience and the enduring spirit of the place.
The story of Carlaminda is etched in the weathered faces of its sheep and cattle stations, a legacy born from the pastoralist pioneers who first tamed this rugged country. The broad, sweeping runs were carved out of necessity and ambition, shaping an economy that has long been tied to the wool and meat industries, a dependable pulse that has sustained generations. While the land still yields its bounty, a subtle shift is evident; small vineyards now dot the gentler slopes, their vines a testament to new ventures, and a burgeoning tourism sector whispers of the region's natural beauty, drawing travellers seeking the quietude and grandeur of the high country. The old general store, a hub of local chatter, still stands, its verandah a gathering place where the day's news is exchanged, a living thread connecting Carlaminda's storied past to its evolving present.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Carlaminda, 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 Carlaminda, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Carlaminda includes the postcode (2630), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Monaro Regional 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 Carlaminda 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. |