Derriwong, 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 Derriwong, in the Lachlan Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Derriwong |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lachlan Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.09612 |
| Longitude | 147.35775 |
| Population | 39 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 53.0 km² |
| Elevation | 199 m |
| Postcode | 2877 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 367 km west-northwest |
Derriwong is a locality in the Lachlan Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 39. The locality covers an area of 53.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 199 m above sea level. It lies approximately 367 km west-northwest of Sydney. Derriwong is located at 33.0961°S, 147.3578°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2877. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Derriwong unfurls itself across a landscape that whispers of ancient plains, where the earth lies in broad, ochre swathes under a sky that seems to stretch for an eternity. It lies 148.7 km south-west of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 232°T), and is situated 29.0 km south-east of Condobolin. The terrain here is a gentle undulation, a subtle rise and fall that speaks of the vast, flat expanses of inland New South Wales, punctuated by hardy stands of eucalyptus and acacia that offer a dappled shade. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a perfume of sun-baked earth and the subtle sweetness of wild grasses, particularly potent in the late afternoon as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western horizon in hues of apricot and rose. The character of Derriwong is one of quiet persistence, a place where life unfolds at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, a steady rhythm that has endured for generations.
The story of Derriwong is intrinsically tied to the fertile lands that surround it, historically shaped by the pastoral industry. Sheep and cattle have long been the backbone of the local economy, their presence evident in the weathered fences and the expansive paddocks that define the horizon. This agricultural heritage has fostered a strong sense of community, a shared understanding built on the vagaries of weather and the bounty of the land. While farming remains a vital thread, the resilience of Derriwong is also seen in its adaptation to changing times, with local enterprises catering to the needs of both residents and the occasional traveller seeking respite on their journey. The very soil here seems to hold the echoes of past endeavours, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called Derriwong home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Derriwong, 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 Derriwong, in the Lachlan Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Derriwong includes the postcode (2877), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lachlan 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 Derriwong 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. |