Durran Durra, 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 Durran Durra, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Durran Durra |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.33666 |
| Longitude | 149.87303 |
| Population | 100 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 87.6 km² |
| Elevation | 714 m |
| Postcode | 2622 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 204 km southwest |
Durran Durra is a locality in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 100. The locality covers an area of 87.6 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 714 m above sea level. It lies approximately 204 km southwest of Sydney. Durran Durra is located at 35.3367°S, 149.8730°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2622. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Durran Durra unfolds across a landscape where the earth sighs with an ancient stillness, a place where the broad shoulders of the country roll towards distant, hazy ridges. It lies 67.2 km south-south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 169°T), and is situated 11.7 km north-north-east of Braidwood. Here, the air, often carrying the dry, sweet scent of eucalypt, can feel like a fine dust on the tongue at the height of summer, while in winter, a sharp, clean chill bites deep, promising frost that will paint the fields in a delicate, crystalline glaze. The very bones of the land are evident in places, with outcrops of weathered rock speaking of immense geological time, and the occasional creek bed, sometimes dry, sometimes a silver ribbon reflecting the pale Australian sky, charting the patient work of water. The character of Durran Durra is etched not in grand pronouncements, but in the quiet persistence of its natural forms.
The history of Durran Durra is deeply entwined with the land’s capacity to sustain, a narrative woven through generations of farming and grazing that still forms the backbone of its economy. Sheep and cattle are the enduring occupants of these paddocks, their presence a constant hum against the vast silence, and the quality of the wool and meat produced here has long been a quiet point of pride for the district. While not a place of bustling industry, Durran Durra has seen its share of endeavour, from the early days of pastoral expansion to the more recent, subtle shifts towards niche agricultural pursuits and a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty by discerning travellers. The rhythm of life in Durran Durra is dictated by the seasons and the land, a steady pulse that beats with a profound, earthy resonance.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Durran Durra, 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 Durran Durra, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Durran Durra includes the postcode (2622), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Queanbeyan-Palerang 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 Durran Durra 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. |