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| Locality | Cawdor |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wollondilly Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.09575 |
| Longitude | 150.66434 |
| Population | 460 |
| Density | 18.1 /km² |
| Area | 25.4 km² |
| Elevation | 100 m |
| Postcode | 2570 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 56 km west-southwest |
Cawdor is a locality in the Wollondilly Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 460. The locality covers an area of 25.4 km², giving a population density of about 18.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 100 m above sea level. It lies approximately 56 km west-southwest of Sydney. Cawdor is located at 34.0958°S, 150.6643°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2570.
Cawdor lies spread across a gentle incline, where the rich, red earth begins its slow descent towards the broader plains of the Wollondilly. It lies 30.4 km south-west of Liverpool, NSW (from Liverpool, NSW: bearing 230°T), and is situated 14.8 km west-south-west of Campbelltown. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and ochres, defined by scattered stands of gum trees whose silvery bark catches the light and the expansive, often sun-bleached paddocks that roll out to meet the horizon. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked grass and the faintest hint of dust, a constant companion to the quiet lives lived here. The character of Cawdor is one of resilient calm, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the sky feels vast and unburdened.
The history of Cawdor is intertwined with the agricultural heart of the region, a legacy etched in the weathered fences and the enduring practicality of its farming families. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, primarily through grazing livestock and cultivating crops, a rhythm that continues to shape the local economy. Evidence of this enduring connection to the soil can be seen in the sturdy, unpretentious farmhouses that dot the landscape, many of them standing as quiet testaments to the hard work and perseverance of those who first settled here. While the immediate surroundings don't boast grand landmarks, the subtle beauty of the changing seasons, from the vibrant green flush after rain to the golden hues of autumn, offers a distinct and understated attraction to those who appreciate the enduring spirit of rural Australia.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Cawdor, New South Wales. 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 Cawdor, in the Wollondilly Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cawdor includes the postcode (2570), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wollondilly Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Cawdor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |