Cathundral, 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 Cathundral, in the Warren Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Cathundral |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Warren Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.96349 |
| Longitude | 147.74817 |
| Population | 44 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 224.4 km² |
| Elevation | 205 m |
| Postcode | 2823 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 386 km west-northwest |
Cathundral is a locality in the Warren Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 44. The locality covers an area of 224.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 205 m above sea level. It lies approximately 386 km west-northwest of Sydney. Cathundral is located at 31.9635°S, 147.7482°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2823. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cathundral lies low in a gentle hollow, where the ochre earth drinks the vast, pale sky. It lies 89.2 km west-north-west of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 293°T), and is situated 18.5 km north-west of Trangie. The landscape here is a study in muted tones: sun-bleached grasses whisper across subtle rises, punctuated by the stoic, grey-green forms of scattered gum trees. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, sweet scent of dust and eucalypt, a perfume that clings to the skin and settles deep in the lungs. The very stillness of the place seems to hum, a quiet vibration that speaks of immense, unhurried distances and the patient turning of seasons.
This is country that has long been shaped by the grazier’s hand and the miner’s pick, though the latter’s deeper scars have softened with time into forgotten hollows. For generations, wool has been the lifeblood of Cathundral, the rhythm of shearing sheds and trucking yards dictating the pulse of its days. While the great mineral rushes of yesteryear have faded, the enduring spirit of resilience remains, a quiet strength woven into the fabric of this land. The local pub, a solid, unassuming building with a verandah that seems to sigh in the breeze, serves as the unofficial heart of Cathundral, a place where stories are traded and the day’s meagre yields are discussed over cool drinks.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cathundral, 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 Cathundral, in the Warren Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cathundral includes the postcode (2823), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Warren 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 Cathundral 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. |