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| Locality | Ellerston |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Upper Hunter Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.77146 |
| Longitude | 151.3393 |
| Population | 135 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 290.1 km² |
| Elevation | 546 m |
| Postcode | 2337 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 234 km north |
Ellerston is a locality in the Upper Hunter Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 135. The locality covers an area of 290.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 546 m above sea level. It lies approximately 234 km north of Sydney. Ellerston is located at 31.7715°S, 151.3393°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2337. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Ellerston rests in a wide, rolling landscape of the Upper Hunter, where the air carries the faint scent of eucalyptus and warm earth. It lies 84.8 km south-south-east of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 153°T), and is situated 41.8 km south-south-east of Nundle. The country here is a tapestry of verdant pasture, stitched with lines of darker timber that follow the contours of the land. Distant ridges, softened by the hazy light of late afternoon, frame the horizon, their slopes a patchwork of scrub and grazing land. The sky above Ellerston is a vast, ever-changing canvas, often painted with dramatic cloud formations that cast fleeting shadows across the valleys. A quiet sense of spaciousness pervades the place, a feeling that the land itself breathes with a slow, deliberate rhythm.
Historically, Ellerston’s story is intrinsically linked to the pastoral industry, particularly the breeding and training of horses for racing. The rich soils and generous rainfall have long supported a thriving agricultural economy, with sheep and cattle grazing a common sight across the expansive properties. The presence of significant landholdings, some of which have remained in the same families for generations, speaks to the enduring legacy of the region’s early settlers. While not a bustling hub, Ellerston maintains a distinct character, a quiet confidence built on the land’s bounty and the generations of hard work that have shaped it. The subtle gleam of polished tack in a nearby stable, or the distant sound of hooves on a training track, are small, evocative details that speak of Ellerston’s enduring connection to the equestrian world.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Ellerston, 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 Ellerston, in the Upper Hunter Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Ellerston includes the postcode (2337), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Upper Hunter Shire 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 Ellerston 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. |