Dripstone, 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 Dripstone, in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Dripstone |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Dubbo Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.6366 |
| Longitude | 149.0122 |
| Population | 67 |
| Density | 1.0 /km² |
| Area | 70.3 km² |
| Elevation | 355 m |
| Postcode | 2820 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 246 km west-northwest |
Dripstone is a locality in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 67. The locality covers an area of 70.3 km², giving a population density of about 1.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 355 m above sea level. It lies approximately 246 km west-northwest of Sydney. Dripstone is located at 32.6366°S, 149.0122°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2820. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Dripstone lies cradled by the gentle, rolling hills that define this pocket of the Dubbo Regional Council area, where the landscape shifts from sun-baked ochre earth to patches of resilient scrub and the occasional hardy gum tree. It lies 54.2 km south-east of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 137°T), and is situated 9.3 km south-south-east of Wellington. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a scent of dry grass and dust, a subtle perfume that speaks of the vast, open country stretching out under an immense sky. The terrain, while not dramatic, possesses a quiet beauty, with shallow gullies and low ridges that catch the light in fascinating ways, creating subtle shifts in shadow and colour throughout the day. The feel of the land is one of enduring strength, a place where life has learned to thrive with a minimum of fuss, mirroring the stoic character of its inhabitants.
Historically, the lifeblood of Dripstone has always been tied to the land, with early settlers drawn to its potential for grazing and agriculture. The rich, red soil, though often dry, has proven fertile enough to support sheep and cattle, forming the backbone of the local economy for generations. Evidence of this pastoral heritage can still be seen in the sturdy, weathered fences that crisscross the paddocks and the occasional ramshackle shearing shed, silent witnesses to a bygone era. While agriculture remains important, a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty has begun to draw a different kind of visitor, drawn by the quiet solitude and the opportunity to experience a more authentic slice of rural Australia, far from the clamour of larger centres.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dripstone, 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 Dripstone, in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Dripstone includes the postcode (2820), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Dubbo Regional 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 Dripstone 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. |