Ellerslie, Snowy Valleys Council, New South Wales
Ellerslie, 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 Ellerslie, in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area.
| Locality | Ellerslie |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Valleys Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.30755 |
| Longitude | 147.91011 |
| Area | 104.1 km² |
| Postcode | 2729 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 342 km west-southwest |
Ellerslie is a locality in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 104.1 km². It lies approximately 342 km west-southwest of Sydney. Ellerslie is located at 35.3075°S, 147.9101°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2729. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Ellerslie rests in a valley where the land begins to soften, its contours gently embracing the rolling hills that slope towards the broader plains. It lies 129.3 km north-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 46°T), and is situated 14.8 km west of Adelong. The air here, especially as the sun dips low, carries a unique stillness, punctuated only by the distant bleating of sheep or the whisper of wind through the sparse, hardy grasses that carpet the terrain. Patches of native bush, a mosaic of muted greens and ochres, cling to the slopes, their forms softened by the diffused light, hinting at the resilient spirit of the landscape. The soil itself, a rich, earthy brown, speaks of seasons of growth and patient waiting, a quiet testament to the enduring character of this place.
The history of Ellerslie is deeply entwined with the land, its early days shaped by the pursuit of agriculture and the careful tending of livestock. For generations, families have worked this soil, their lives a quiet rhythm dictated by the cycles of the seasons and the needs of their flocks and herds. The local economy, though modest, draws its strength from this pastoral heritage, with wool and prime lamb continuing to be important exports, their quality recognised far beyond the immediate vicinity. Evidence of this enduring connection can still be seen in the weathered farmhouses and sturdy fences that dot the landscape, each a silent marker of past endeavours and present dedication, a subtle echo of the lives lived and the dreams pursued in this enduring corner of the Snowy Valleys.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ellerslie, 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 Ellerslie, in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Ellerslie includes the postcode (2729), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Valleys 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 Ellerslie 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. |