Cassilis, 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 Cassilis, in the Upper Hunter Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Cassilis |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Upper Hunter Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.97638 |
| Longitude | 150.00871 |
| Population | 312 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 971.7 km² |
| Elevation | 390 m |
| Postcode | 2329 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 238 km north-northwest |
Cassilis is a locality in the Upper Hunter Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 312. The locality covers an area of 971.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 390 m above sea level. It lies approximately 238 km north-northwest of Sydney. Cassilis is located at 31.9764°S, 150.0087°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2329. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cassilis lies cradled by the rolling hills of the Upper Hunter, where the land softens into a gentle, pastoral tapestry. It lies 131.5 km south-west of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 221°T), and is situated 31.5 km west-north-west of Merriwa. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a peculiar sweetness, a blend of dry earth, sun-baked grass, and the faint, lingering scent of livestock that seems to cling to the very fabric of the place. Clumps of sturdy eucalypts, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, punctuate the landscape, offering dappled shade to the grazing cattle that are the quiet heartbeat of this country. The sky above Cassilis is a vast, ever-changing canvas, often painted with hues of ochre and rose as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long, languid shadows across the fields.
The history of Cassilis is deeply entwined with the pastoral leases granted in the early days of European settlement, a legacy that continues to shape its economy. Sheep and cattle grazing remain the dominant industries, their presence defining the rhythm of life and the very character of the surrounding countryside. The fertile soil, nurtured by the meandering waters of local creeks, also supports a scattering of vineyards, their neat rows a more recent addition to the established agricultural patterns. While not a place of grand monuments, Cassilis possesses a quiet dignity, its history whispered in the weathered timber of old farmhouses and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants, a community that has learned to thrive in harmony with the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cassilis, 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 Cassilis, in the Upper Hunter Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cassilis includes the postcode (2329), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Upper Hunter 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 Cassilis 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. |