Cumnock, 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 Cumnock, in the Cabonne Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Cumnock |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Cabonne Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.92965 |
| Longitude | 148.72644 |
| Population | 440 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 407.1 km² |
| Elevation | 507 m |
| Postcode | 2867 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 253 km west-northwest |
Cumnock is a locality in the Cabonne Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 440. The locality covers an area of 407.1 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 507 m above sea level. It lies approximately 253 km west-northwest of Sydney. Cumnock is located at 32.9297°S, 148.7264°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2867. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cumnock rests in the heart of rolling country, a landscape where the ochre earth meets an immense, pale blue sky. It lies 48.8 km north-west of Orange, NSW (from Orange, NSW: bearing 317°T), and is situated 26.4 km north-west of Molong. The land here is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet, enduring beauty; the gentle slopes are painted in shades of dusty green and tawny gold, punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of scattered gum trees and the neat rectangles of cultivated paddies. A subtle, dry heat often hangs in the air, carrying the faint scent of sun-baked earth and distant eucalyptus, and at dusk, the western horizon bleeds into hues of rose and amethyst, a painterly flourish across the vast expanse.
The story of Cumnock is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of the region, its early days shaped by sheep grazing and the arduous work of establishing a life on this fertile yet challenging terrain. For generations, the rhythm of Cumnock has been dictated by the cycles of the land, the prosperity of the district tied to the wool clip and the bounty of wheat harvests. This enduring connection to the earth is still evident today, with agriculture and grazing forming the backbone of the local economy, a quiet testament to the resilience of those who first settled here. Visitors often remark on the unhurried pace of life, a sense of calm that pervades the streets and encourages a deeper appreciation for the simple, enduring character of Cumnock.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cumnock, 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 Cumnock, in the Cabonne Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cumnock includes the postcode (2867), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Cabonne Shire 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 Cumnock 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. |