Crowther, 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 Crowther, in the Hilltops Council local government area.
| Locality | Crowther |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Hilltops Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.12509 |
| Longitude | 148.55465 |
| Population | 58 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 206.2 km² |
| Elevation | 339 m |
| Postcode | 2803 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 246 km west |
Crowther is a locality in the Hilltops Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 58. The locality covers an area of 206.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 339 m above sea level. It lies approximately 246 km west of Sydney. Crowther is located at 34.1251°S, 148.5547°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2803. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Crowther rests in a landscape shaped by the patient hand of geology, where the rolling plains of the Hilltops region begin their gentle ascent towards more rugged country. It lies 108.8 km south-south-west of Orange, NSW (from Orange, NSW: bearing 207°T), and is situated 25.9 km north-east of Young. The very air here carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the earthy perfume of sun-baked soil and the subtle spice of eucalyptus. Across the undulating terrain, paddocks of wheat and barley shimmer with a golden hue under the expansive Australian sky, their straight edges a stark contrast to the wilder, scrub-dotted gullies that wind through the country. The light at dusk often paints the western horizon in bruised purples and fiery oranges, a spectacle that stills the land for a brief, breathtaking moment before the stars prick the darkening velvet.
The story of Crowther is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of the region, a narrative built on the backs of sheep and the cultivation of the rich, red earth. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, supporting the families who have called this place home and shaping the quiet, industrious character of its people. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the subtle hum of a diversifying economy can be felt, with local artisans and small businesses adding their unique threads to the fabric of Crowther. The nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, offer moments of cool respite and are a reminder of the enduring connection between human endeavour and the natural world that sustains it.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Crowther, 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 Crowther, in the Hilltops Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Crowther includes the postcode (2803), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Hilltops 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 Crowther 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. |