Cavan, 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 Cavan, in the Yass Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Cavan |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Yass Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.00737 |
| Longitude | 148.79122 |
| Area | 141.0 km² |
| Postcode | 2582 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 255 km west-southwest |
Cavan is a locality in the Yass Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 141.0 km². It lies approximately 255 km west-southwest of Sydney. Cavan is located at 35.0074°S, 148.7912°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2582. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cavan sits in a wide, sun-drenched valley where the land breathes with a quiet resilience. It lies 90.2 km west-south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 251°T), and is situated 29.4 km north-west of Dunlop. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, embrace the landscape, their slopes a patchwork of golden pastures and the deep green of established stands of timber. The air here carries the clean, dry scent of eucalyptus and the distant, earthy perfume of turned soil, especially after a gentle rain. A subtle, almost imperceptible hum of life underpins the stillness, the rustle of dry grass under a passing breeze, the faint bleating of sheep on a faraway ridge, all contributing to the peaceful character of Cavan.
The story of Cavan is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of the Yass Valley. For generations, this land has been shaped by the steady hand of farmers and graziers, their livelihoods dependent on the fertile soil and the predictable cycles of the seasons. The local economy, while primarily agricultural, also supports a network of small businesses catering to the needs of the surrounding properties and the occasional traveller. The nearby Yass River, a vital artery of the region, has historically played a significant role, its waters sustaining life and commerce, though its presence here is more a gentle murmur than a roaring presence. There's a sense of enduring tradition in Cavan, a quiet pride in the hard work and connection to the land that defines its character.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cavan, 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 Cavan, in the Yass Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cavan includes the postcode (2582), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Yass Valley 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 Cavan 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. |