Dhuragoon, 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 Dhuragoon, in the Murray River Council local government area.
| Locality | Dhuragoon |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Murray River Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.20271 |
| Longitude | 144.13507 |
| Population | 26 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 163.9 km² |
| Elevation | 76 m |
| Postcode | 2733 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 665 km west-southwest |
Dhuragoon is a locality in the Murray River Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 26. The locality covers an area of 163.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 76 m above sea level. It lies approximately 665 km west-southwest of Sydney. Dhuragoon is located at 35.2027°S, 144.1351°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2733. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Dhuragoon rests on a broad, sun-drenched plain where the Murray River, a silver serpent, has patiently sculpted the land over millennia. It lies 173.2 km north of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 356°T), and is situated 59.2 km east-north-east of Swan Hill. The earth here is a rich, red loam, yielding to the touch, and dotted with hardy saltbush and scattered eucalyptus trees whose leaves, when bruised, release a sharp, clean scent into the dry air. The sky above is a vast, unbroken canvas, often painted with the soft, pearly light of dawn or the fiery hues of sunset that bleed across the horizon, transforming the landscape into a palette of ochre and gold. A quiet stillness often pervades Dhuragoon, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the gentle lapping of the river against its sandy banks.
The story of Dhuragoon is deeply entwined with the lifeblood of the Murray River, a waterway that has sustained communities for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and reliable water, established homesteads and farms, laying the groundwork for the region's agricultural character. Today, the economy of Dhuragoon is largely shaped by broadacre farming, with fields of wheat and barley stretching towards the distant, hazy hills, their golden heads bowing in the warm breeze. Neighbouring properties often specialise in prime lamb and wool production, contributing to the enduring rural heritage. A quiet pride in self-sufficiency and a strong sense of community are palpable in Dhuragoon, where the pace of life moves with the seasons and the steady flow of the river.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dhuragoon, 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 Dhuragoon, in the Murray River Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Dhuragoon includes the postcode (2733), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Murray River 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 Dhuragoon 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. |