Corowa, 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 Corowa, in the Federation Council local government area.
| Locality | Corowa |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Federation Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.99331 |
| Longitude | 146.35762 |
| Population | 5,317 |
| Density | 69.0 /km² |
| Area | 77.0 km² |
| Elevation | 154 m |
| Postcode | 2646 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 501 km west-southwest |
Corowa is a locality in the Federation Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,317. The locality covers an area of 77.0 km², giving a population density of about 69.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 154 m above sea level. It lies approximately 501 km west-southwest of Sydney. Corowa is located at 35.9933°S, 146.3576°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2646. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Corowa presents a sun-drenched panorama where the rich, ochre earth meets the broad, benevolent sweep of the Murray River. It lies 41.6 km north of Wangaratta, VIC (from Wangaratta, VIC: bearing 6°T), and is situated 14.2 km west-north-west of Rutherglen. The land here, softened by a gentle incline towards the water, is a mosaic of emerald pastures, ripening wheat fields that shimmer in the heat haze, and groves of established trees whose leaves rustle like whispered secrets. The air itself carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of dust, sun-baked grass, and the distant, earthy perfume of ripening fruit. The character of Corowa is etched in the wide verandahs of its older buildings, the easy stride of its residents, and the way the light, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to linger, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose before surrendering to the cool, velvet embrace of twilight.
This fertile crescent along the Murray has long been a cradle of life and livelihood for Corowa. Its history is intertwined with the river's bounty, first as a vital artery for Indigenous peoples and later as a cornerstone for European settlement and the burgeoning agricultural industries that define its present-day economy. The land around Corowa yields its riches through broadacre farming, with wheat and barley standing tall in their season, and grazing lands supporting robust flocks and herds. More recently, the district has embraced the sophisticated alchemy of winemaking, with vineyards stretching towards the horizon, their produce finding favour both at home and abroad, a testament to the enduring fertility of this sun-kissed country. The river itself remains a constant, a shimmering ribbon that invites recreation and reflection, a vital part of the enduring spirit of Corowa.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Corowa, 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 Corowa, in the Federation Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Corowa includes the postcode (2646), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Federation 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 Corowa 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. |