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| Locality | Dungowan |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tamworth Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.2188 |
| Longitude | 151.15275 |
| Population | 381 |
| Density | 2.2 /km² |
| Area | 173.1 km² |
| Elevation | 436 m |
| Postcode | 2340 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 295 km north |
Dungowan is a locality in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 381. The locality covers an area of 173.1 km², giving a population density of about 2.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 436 m above sea level. It lies approximately 295 km north of Sydney. Dungowan is located at 31.2188°S, 151.1527°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2340. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Dungowan lies cradled in the rolling foothills that gently transition from the plains, a place where the air carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked earth and eucalyptus. It lies 25.3 km east-south-east of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 124°T), and is situated 14.8 km east-north-east of Loomberah. Here, the landscape is a soft tapestry of muted greens and ochres, punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of gum trees standing sentinel against a vast, pale blue sky. The land itself seems to breathe with a quiet resilience, its contours shaped by ancient watercourses that, even in their dry beds, hint at a more generous past. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, washes over the paddocks in a luminous, golden hue, softening the edges of the world and imbuing the broad vistas with a profound sense of peace.
The story of Dungowan is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of the region, a legacy built on the backs of hardy sheep and cattle that have grazed these lands for generations. It’s a place where the local economy, though perhaps less boisterous than in years past, still echoes the enduring spirit of farming and grazing. The nearby Peel River, a ribbon of life through the country, has always been a vital artery, its existence shaping settlement and sustenance. While Dungowan itself might not boast grand monuments, its character is etched in the stoic demeanour of its inhabitants and the unhurried cadence of life, a subtle testament to a community that has weathered the ebb and flow of time with quiet determination.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Dungowan, New South Wales. 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 Dungowan, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Dungowan includes the postcode (2340), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tamworth 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 Dungowan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |