Chisholm, 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 Chisholm, in the Maitland City Council local government area.
| Locality | Chisholm |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Maitland City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.75288 |
| Longitude | 151.63508 |
| Population | 4,577 |
| Density | 723.1 /km² |
| Area | 6.3 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 2322 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 130 km north-northeast |
Chisholm is a locality in the Maitland City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,577. The locality covers an area of 6.3 km², giving a population density of about 723.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 130 km north-northeast of Sydney. Chisholm is located at 32.7529°S, 151.6351°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2322.
Chisholm rests on the rich, alluvial plains that cradle the Hunter River, a landscape softened by time and the persistent generosity of the Australian sun. It lies 7.8 km east-south-east of Maitland, NSW (from Maitland, NSW: bearing 103°T), and is situated 12.0 km west of Raymond Terrace. Here, the land breathes with a quiet resilience, its gentle slopes giving way to broad, fertile expanses where the sky seems to stretch on forever, a canvas of shifting blues and whites. The air carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening crops, a constant reminder of the agricultural pulse that beats at the heart of this place. Scattered gum trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, stand as stoic sentinels against the horizon, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper that speaks of seasons past and seasons yet to come.
The story of Chisholm is inextricably bound to the fertile earth and the waterway that has shaped its destiny. For generations, this land has sustained families through the cultivation of its rich soil, with grazing and agriculture forming the bedrock of its economy, producing an abundance of produce that finds its way to neighbouring markets. The legacy of this agrarian past is etched not just in the fields, but in the very character of Chisholm itself, a place where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates the pace of life. While the whispers of its farming heritage remain, the modern pulse of Chisholm is also felt in its evolving residential character, a blend of established homes and newer developments, all drawing sustenance from the enduring spirit of this generous land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Chisholm, 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 Chisholm, in the Maitland City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Chisholm includes the postcode (2322), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Maitland City 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 Chisholm 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. |