Collingwood, 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 Collingwood, in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Collingwood |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Western Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.60076 |
| Longitude | 149.45373 |
| Area | 19.8 km² |
| Postcode | 2850 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 216 km northwest |
Collingwood is a locality in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 19.8 km². It lies approximately 216 km northwest of Sydney. Collingwood is located at 32.6008°S, 149.4537°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2850. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Collingwood emerges from the undulating plains, a scattering of corrugated iron roofs and weathered brick buildings under a sky that often stretches from horizon to horizon. It lies 80.2 km north-north-east of Orange, NSW (from Orange, NSW: bearing 26°T), and is situated 11.6 km west of Mudgee. The land here is a soft, ochre-tinged earth, supporting hardy grasses and resilient stands of gum trees that cast long, shifting shadows as the sun arcs overhead. A gentle breeze, carrying the faint scent of dry paddocks and distant stock, whispers through the air, a constant, quiet companion to the wide-open country. The character of Collingwood is one of quiet persistence, a place where life unfolds at a measured pace, dictated by the seasons and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.
This is a district shaped by the enduring legacy of agriculture, where sheep graze on vast stations and the rich soil has long been coaxed into yielding crops. The history of Collingwood is etched into the very landscape, a narrative of pioneering families who carved a life from this often-challenging terrain, their efforts sustained by a deep connection to the land. The local economy, while still anchored in the agricultural heartland, also reflects a growing appreciation for the simple beauty of the region, with travellers drawn to its unpretentious charm and the honest hospitality offered. A notable feature of Collingwood is the way the light at dusk seems to deepen, painting the sky in hues of burnt orange and soft violet, a daily spectacle that never fails to impress.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Collingwood, 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 Collingwood, in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Collingwood includes the postcode (2850), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Western Regional Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Collingwood 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. |