Caroona, 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 Caroona, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Caroona |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Liverpool Plains Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.38465 |
| Longitude | 150.43065 |
| Population | 194 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 220.6 km² |
| Elevation | 314 m |
| Postcode | 2343 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 286 km north-northwest |
Caroona is a locality in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 194. The locality covers an area of 220.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 314 m above sea level. It lies approximately 286 km north-northwest of Sydney. Caroona is located at 31.3847°S, 150.4307°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2343. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Caroona rests on the broad, fertile expanse of the Liverpool Plains, a landscape shaped by ancient river systems and a generous sky. It lies 57.6 km south-west of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 236°T), and is situated 16.8 km north-west of Quirindi. Rolling plains, painted in hues of ochre and muted green, stretch towards a horizon that often blurs with the heat haze. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the distant perfume of ripening crops. Scattered stands of gum trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, offer pockets of shade, their leaves rustling a quiet benediction in the breeze. This is a country of wide vistas, where the land feels both ancient and endlessly alive, a place where the slow, deliberate unfolding of seasons dictates the rhythm of existence.
The history of Caroona is etched into the very cultivation of its soil, a story deeply entwined with the pastoral and agricultural heritage of the region. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, supporting a local economy built on the robust foundations of sheep grazing and grain farming. The heritage of the pioneers, who first tamed this wild country, can still be felt in the enduring spirit of its inhabitants and the sturdy, practical architecture that dots the landscape. While the agricultural pulse remains strong, a quiet resilience characterises Caroona, a testament to its enduring connection to the land and its ability to adapt and thrive, much like the hardy native grasses that carpet its plains.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Caroona, 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 Caroona, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Caroona includes the postcode (2343), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Liverpool Plains 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 Caroona 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. |