Dareton, 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 Dareton, in the Wentworth Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Dareton |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wentworth Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.09801 |
| Longitude | 142.03616 |
| Population | 513 |
| Density | 187.9 /km² |
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Elevation | 55 m |
| Postcode | 2717 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 846 km west |
Dareton is a locality in the Wentworth Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 513. The locality covers an area of 2.7 km², giving a population density of about 187.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 55 m above sea level. It lies approximately 846 km west of Sydney. Dareton is located at 34.0980°S, 142.0362°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2717. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Dareton lies at the edge of a vast, sun-bleached plain, where the earth is a palette of ochre and rust under a sky that stretches to infinity. It lies 15.5 km north-west of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 324°T), and is situated 7.1 km north of Merbein. The land here is mostly flat, a broad expanse punctuated by the occasional hardy scrub or a solitary, stoic gum tree, its branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the relentless sun. The air, when it moves, carries the dry, clean scent of dust and distant dry grasses, a constant reminder of the immense, arid beauty that defines this corner of the country. Even the light seems different, a sharp, clear luminescence during the day that softens into a warm, honeyed glow as the sun begins its descent, painting the horizon in hues of rose and apricot.
The story of Dareton is intrinsically linked to the lifeblood of the Murray River, the distant murmur of which is a constant, if often unseen, presence. This agricultural hub thrives on the fertile alluvial soils deposited by the river over millennia, a stark contrast to the surrounding arid landscape. The economy is built upon the bounty of the land, with citrus orchards blooming in vibrant green rows, their branches heavy with fruit, and vineyards stretching out like meticulously tended carpets, promising the rich flavours of the region. Historically, this area has been a place of sustenance and settlement, its development shaped by the pioneers who harnessed the river's power for irrigation, transforming a harsh environment into a productive agricultural heartland. The quiet hum of irrigation pumps and the occasional rumble of a truck carrying produce are the prevailing sounds that speak of Dareton's enduring connection to the earth and its generous, if demanding, gifts.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dareton, 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 Dareton, in the Wentworth Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Dareton includes the postcode (2717), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wentworth 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 Dareton 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. |