Central Macdonald, 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 Macdonald, in the Hawkesbury City Council local government area.
| Locality | Central Macdonald |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Hawkesbury City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.33585 |
| Longitude | 150.97121 |
| Population | 54 |
| Density | 4.2 /km² |
| Area | 12.9 km² |
| Elevation | 23 m |
| Postcode | 2775 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 63 km north-northwest |
Central Macdonald 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 54. The locality covers an area of 12.9 km², giving a population density of about 4.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 23 m above sea level. It lies approximately 63 km north-northwest of Sydney. Central Macdonald is located at 33.3359°S, 150.9712°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2775. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Central Macdonald unfurls as a landscape of rolling hills and fertile valleys, where the colours of the earth shift with the changing seasons. It lies 41.6 km north of Kellyville, NSW (from Kellyville, NSW: bearing 2°T), and is situated 13.7 km north of Maroota. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the sweet perfume of eucalypts that crown the ridgelines. Here and there, the land dips and folds, revealing pockets of richer soil where ancient creeks have patiently worked their way, their stony beds often glinting like scattered coins under the Australian sun. The character of Central Macdonald is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the sky seems to stretch on forever, a vast canvas painted with the soft blues of morning and the fiery oranges of dusk.
The history of Central Macdonald is deeply entwined with the land’s generous offerings, a story whispered in the weathered timbers of old farmhouses and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, this place has been a cornerstone of agriculture, its rich soils supporting a thriving dairy industry that once pulsed with the rhythm of milking machines and the rumble of milk trucks heading towards the markets. While dairying has seen its ebb and flow, the legacy remains, with many properties still dedicated to grazing cattle and sheep, their contented munching a gentle soundtrack to the countryside. Today, the local economy is diversifying, with a growing appreciation for artisanal producers and a quiet trickle of visitors drawn to the pastoral beauty and the chance to experience a more grounded way of life, a subtle echo of the pioneering spirit that first settled these hills.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Central Macdonald, 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 Macdonald, in the Hawkesbury City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Central Macdonald includes the postcode (2775), 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 Macdonald 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. |