Darlington Point, 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 Darlington Point, in the Murrumbidgee Council local government area.
| Locality | Darlington Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Murrumbidgee Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.57879 |
| Longitude | 145.75254 |
| Population | 1,159 |
| Density | 1.6 /km² |
| Area | 725.5 km² |
| Elevation | 125 m |
| Postcode | 2706 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 508 km west |
Darlington Point is a locality in the Murrumbidgee Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,159. The locality covers an area of 725.5 km², giving a population density of about 1.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 125 m above sea level. It lies approximately 508 km west of Sydney. Darlington Point is located at 34.5788°S, 145.7525°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2706. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Darlington Point rests where the Murrumbidgee River bends, a wide, languid curve reflecting the vast, pale blue of the New South Wales sky. It lies 43.1 km south-west of Griffith, NSW (from Griffith, NSW: bearing 218°T), and is situated 27.9 km north-north-west of Coleambally. The land here is flat, stretching towards horizons softened by a haze of heat and distance, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of gum trees and the occasional cluster of hardy shrubs clinging to the sandy soil. The river itself is the lifeblood, a shimmering ribbon of deep, cool water, its banks fringed with willows and reeds that whisper secrets to the gentle breeze. As dusk descends, the light takes on a singular, amber hue, bathing the landscape in a warm, almost tangible glow that seems to settle over the small settlement like a comforting blanket.
The history of Darlington Point is deeply entwined with the Murrumbidgee, a waterway that has sustained life and travel for millennia. Indigenous custodians have long understood the river's bounty, and their connection to this land predates European settlement. Later, the area became a crucial stop for travellers and a hub for the burgeoning pastoral industry, with sheep grazing on the surrounding plains forming the backbone of the local economy for many years. Today, while agriculture, particularly viticulture and horticulture, continues to thrive, the fertile river flats offering ideal conditions for vineyards and fruit orchards, Darlington Point also draws visitors to its tranquil riverfront, its accessibility making it a popular destination for those seeking the quietude and natural beauty of the region. The local character is one of quiet resilience, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the slow, steady flow of the river and the changing seasons.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Darlington Point, 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 Darlington Point, in the Murrumbidgee Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Darlington Point includes the postcode (2706), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Murrumbidgee 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 Darlington Point 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. |