Coolamon, 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 Coolamon, in the Coolamon Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Coolamon |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Coolamon Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.78981 |
| Longitude | 147.20584 |
| Population | 2,131 |
| Density | 7.2 /km² |
| Area | 297.3 km² |
| Elevation | 247 m |
| Postcode | 2701 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 382 km west-southwest |
Coolamon is a locality in the Coolamon Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,131. The locality covers an area of 297.3 km², giving a population density of about 7.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 247 m above sea level. It lies approximately 382 km west-southwest of Sydney. Coolamon is located at 34.7898°S, 147.2058°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2701. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Coolamon sits under a wide, pale sky, a place where the land rolls with a gentle, ochre-toned modesty. It lies 120.8 km east-south-east of Griffith, NSW (from Griffith, NSW: bearing 119°T), and is situated 17.0 km east of Ganmain. The surrounding country is a sweep of broad, cultivated fields, broken by occasional clumps of native timber, their leaves a muted green against the vast expanse. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, hinting at the sun-baked earth and the promise of distant rain. The streets of Coolamon themselves possess a quiet dignity, lined with buildings that speak of a practical past, their verandahs offering a welcome respite from the day's warmth. A sense of unhurried purpose pervades the place, from the steady hum of agricultural machinery in the distance to the unpretentious greetings exchanged on the footpath.
The story of Coolamon is deeply entwined with the rich, dark soil that sustains its primary industries. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty in the form of wheat and other grains, a testament to the resilience and foresight of those who first settled here. The local economy, while rooted in agriculture, also benefits from the steady flow of travellers passing through, drawn by the promise of country hospitality and the quiet charm of rural life. The distinctive silhouette of grain silos, standing sentinel against the horizon, is an iconic marker of Coolamon's identity, a visual echo of the harvests that have shaped its fortunes. This is a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather lives on in the enduring spirit of its people and the fertile land they tend.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coolamon, 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 Coolamon, in the Coolamon Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Coolamon includes the postcode (2701), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Coolamon Shire 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 Coolamon 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. |