Currawang, 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 Currawang, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Currawang |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.97683 |
| Longitude | 149.51929 |
| Population | 175 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 236.7 km² |
| Elevation | 842 m |
| Postcode | 2580 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 198 km southwest |
Currawang is a locality in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 175. The locality covers an area of 236.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 842 m above sea level. It lies approximately 198 km southwest of Sydney. Currawang is located at 34.9768°S, 149.5193°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2580. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Currawang rests on a high country plateau, a landscape defined by the subtle, rolling folds of the Southern Tablelands and the crisp, clear air that carries the scent of eucalypt. It lies 32.0 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 216°T), and is situated 28.1 km north-east of Bywong. The land here is a study in muted greens and ochres, a gentle expanse where wide skies meet undulating terrain, occasionally punctuated by hardy stands of native timber. The character of Currawang is etched into this quiet grandeur, a place where the horizon feels vast and the silence can be profound, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the rustle of wind through dry grasses.
Historically, Currawang's fortunes were closely tied to the rich mineral veins that crisscross this region, particularly coal. This past, a time of bustling industry and the deep hum of subterranean labour, has left its mark on the land and the memory of the place, even as the economy has largely shifted towards agriculture and grazing. The fertile soils, nurtured by a reliable rainfall, support sheep and cattle farming, with wool and prime lamb forming the backbone of local livelihoods. The nearby countryside offers a picturesque backdrop for those who seek a slower pace, where the quality of light at dusk paints the paddocks in hues of gold and lavender, a daily spectacle that speaks to the enduring connection between Currawang and its land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Currawang, 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 Currawang, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Currawang includes the postcode (2580), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Queanbeyan-Palerang 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 Currawang 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. |