Clarence, 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 Clarence, in the Lithgow City Council local government area.
| Locality | Clarence |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lithgow City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.47068 |
| Longitude | 150.21034 |
| Population | 195 |
| Density | 11.4 /km² |
| Area | 17.1 km² |
| Elevation | 1144 m |
| Postcode | 2790 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 102 km west-northwest |
Clarence is a locality in the Lithgow City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 195. The locality covers an area of 17.1 km², giving a population density of about 11.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 1144 m above sea level. It lies approximately 102 km west-northwest of Sydney. Clarence is located at 33.4707°S, 150.2103°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2790. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Clarence rests in a gentle cradle of rolling hills, where the land begins its slow, deliberate descent towards the plains. It lies 56.5 km north-west of Glenmore Park, NSW (from Glenmore Park, NSW: bearing 309°T), and is situated 4.8 km east-north-east of Lithgow. The broad, fertile valley floor, a rich tapestry of ochre and emerald under the vast Australian sky, is crisscrossed by meandering creeks and dotted with stands of mature gum trees, their silvered bark catching the afternoon light. The air here carries a subtle sweetness, a mingling of sun-warmed earth and the faintest whisper of distant eucalyptus, a scent that clings to the very fabric of the place and promises a quiet, enduring beauty. The character of Clarence is one of understated resilience, a community that draws strength from the enduring nature of its landscape, where the days unfold with a predictable, comforting rhythm.
The historical veins of Clarence run deep, tied intrinsically to the rich coal seams that lie beneath its soil, a legacy that has shaped its economy and the very contours of its existence. For generations, the rhythmic clang of mining operations, though now a softer echo, provided the lifeblood for this region, fostering a strong sense of working-class pride and a tenacious spirit. While mining remains a significant, albeit transformed, contributor, Clarence has also embraced the potential of its fertile ground, with grazing properties and smaller-scale agricultural ventures adding to its diverse economic character. The land, once yielding its mineral treasures, now also offers sustenance through its pastures and crops, a testament to the adaptability of those who call Clarence home. The town itself, a collection of sturdy brick buildings and well-kept homes, reflects this history, a place where the past is not forgotten but is rather a quiet foundation upon which the present is built.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Clarence, 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 Clarence, in the Lithgow City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Clarence includes the postcode (2790), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lithgow 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 Clarence 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. |