Central Colo, 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 Central Colo, in the Hawkesbury City Council local government area.
| Locality | Central Colo |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Hawkesbury City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.4223 |
| Longitude | 150.76786 |
| Population | 30 |
| Density | 2.7 /km² |
| Area | 11.2 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 2756 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 64 km northwest |
Central Colo is a locality in the Hawkesbury City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 30. The locality covers an area of 11.2 km², giving a population density of about 2.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 64 km northwest of Sydney. Central Colo is located at 33.4223°S, 150.7679°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2756. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Central Colo rests where the sandstone ridges, softened by millennia of wind and rain, begin their gentle descent towards the Hawkesbury River. It lies 36.1 km north-north-west of Quakers Hill, NSW (from Quakers Hill, NSW: bearing 341°T), and is situated 12.4 km north-east of Kurrajong. The land here is a mosaic of emerald pastures, punctuated by the darker greens of established gum trees and the occasional splash of vivid colour from flowering wattles. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded skies, spills across the undulating terrain, catching the dew on spiderwebs spun between the hardy native grasses, giving the morning air a crisp, clean scent. The character of Central Colo is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, a gentle reminder of nature’s enduring presence.
For generations, the fertile plains surrounding Central Colo have sustained agricultural pursuits, with dairy farming and grazing forming the backbone of its local economy. Echoes of this pastoral history are evident in the weathered timber fences and the occasional sprawling homestead, reminders of families who have worked this land for decades. The proximity to the Hawkesbury River, a vital artery for transport and sustenance in earlier times, has always shaped the fortunes of Central Colo, its waters a constant, murmuring presence. While farming remains important, the subtle influx of tree-changers and the burgeoning interest in local produce and artisanal crafts are slowly weaving new threads into the established fabric of Central Colo, adding a quiet vibrancy to its enduring rural charm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Central Colo, 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 Central Colo, in the Hawkesbury City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Central Colo includes the postcode (2756), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Hawkesbury City 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 Central Colo 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. |