Cow Flat, 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 Cow Flat, in the Bathurst Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Cow Flat |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Bathurst Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.57437 |
| Longitude | 149.51509 |
| Population | 55 |
| Density | 1.5 /km² |
| Area | 36.7 km² |
| Elevation | 746 m |
| Postcode | 2795 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 160 km west-northwest |
Cow Flat is a locality in the Bathurst Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 55. The locality covers an area of 36.7 km², giving a population density of about 1.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 746 m above sea level. It lies approximately 160 km west-northwest of Sydney. Cow Flat is located at 33.5744°S, 149.5151°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2795. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cow Flat lies at the edge of rolling paddocks, where the rich red earth, a signature of this region, begins to soften into gentler undulations. It lies 18.3 km south-south-west of Bathurst, NSW (from Bathurst, NSW: bearing 199°T), and is situated 14.2 km south-west of Gormans Hill. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and ochres, punctuated by the stark, sculptural forms of gum trees that stand sentinel against the vast Australian sky. A subtle, dry scent of eucalyptus and sun-baked grass often hangs in the air, a constant reminder of the land’s enduring character. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, languid shadows that stretch and warp across the fields, transforming the ordinary into something quietly profound.
The history of Cow Flat is deeply entwined with the pastoral legacy of the area, its name a direct nod to the hardy cattle that once roamed these broad acres. For generations, this land has sustained farming and grazing, the economy here still largely tethered to the cycles of the seasons and the health of the livestock. While the days of large-scale mining have largely passed, the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the subtle changes to the terrain, a topography shaped by both natural forces and human endeavour. The local pace of life is unhurried, a reflection of the open spaces and the enduring connection to the land that defines Cow Flat.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cow Flat, 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 Cow Flat, in the Bathurst Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cow Flat includes the postcode (2795), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Bathurst Regional 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 Cow Flat 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. |