Clifton Grove, 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 Clifton Grove, in the Orange City Council local government area.
| Locality | Clifton Grove |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Orange City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.24164 |
| Longitude | 149.16915 |
| Population | 827 |
| Density | 19.2 /km² |
| Area | 43.1 km² |
| Elevation | 856 m |
| Postcode | 2800 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 202 km west-northwest |
Clifton Grove is a locality in the Orange City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 827. The locality covers an area of 43.1 km², giving a population density of about 19.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 856 m above sea level. It lies approximately 202 km west-northwest of Sydney. Clifton Grove is located at 33.2416°S, 149.1692°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2800. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Clifton Grove unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of water, where the rich alluvial plains meet the gentle, rolling foothills of the Great Dividing Range. It lies 8.1 km east of Orange, NSW (from Orange, NSW: bearing 82°T), and is situated 28.5 km east-south-east of Molong. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a sweet, earthy scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and the distant murmur of the Macquarie River. Patches of remnant bushland, a vibrant green against the ochre earth, punctuate the cultivated fields, offering a quiet refuge for native birds whose calls echo across the open spaces. The very texture of the land, a fine, dark loam, speaks of generations of cultivation, a testament to the enduring fertility of this region.
The story of Clifton Grove is one of quiet industry and adaptation, its foundations laid by settlers drawn to the promise of fertile land and access to the vital waterways. For decades, agriculture has been the lifeblood of Clifton Grove, with grazing properties and mixed farming operations defining the economic character of the locality. The nearby Macquarie River, a ribbon of life through the broader region, has always been central to its existence, providing water for crops and a pathway for early transport. While the echoes of past agricultural boom times are still felt, a subtle diversification is underway, with a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty attracting a different kind of visitor, drawn to the tranquility and the unhurried pace of life that characterises Clifton Grove.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Clifton Grove, 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 Clifton Grove, in the Orange City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Clifton Grove includes the postcode (2800), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Orange 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 Clifton Grove 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. |