Farringdon, 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 Farringdon, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Farringdon |
| 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 | -35.51958 |
| Longitude | 149.59877 |
| Population | 15 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 67.6 km² |
| Elevation | 692 m |
| Postcode | 2622 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 235 km southwest |
Farringdon 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 15. The locality covers an area of 67.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 692 m above sea level. It lies approximately 235 km southwest of Sydney. Farringdon is located at 35.5196°S, 149.5988°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2622. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Farringdon unfolds as a place of gentle slopes and wide skies, where the rolling hills of the Southern Tablelands begin to hint at the broader expanse of the Australian continent. It lies 87.0 km south of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 188°T), and is situated 27.0 km south-south-east of Bungendore. The landscape here is a tapestry of cleared paddocks, stitched together with lines of sturdy eucalypts and the occasional windbreak of pines, their needles catching the sunlight like scattered emeralds. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of dry earth, sun-baked grass, and the subtle perfume of native wildflowers, creating a stillness that invites contemplation. Scattered homesteads, their corrugated iron roofs gleaming dully, dot the terrain, islands of human endeavour against the vast, soft canvas of the countryside.
The history of Farringdon is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of the region, a legacy evident in the weathered fences and the quiet dignity of the old woolsheds that still stand sentinel. Sheep and cattle grazing have long formed the backbone of the local economy, their presence shaping the land and the lives of its inhabitants. While the raw materials of the earth have always been important, there's a growing appreciation for the slower rhythms of life here, a quiet resistance to the frantic pace of larger centres. Small businesses, often family-run, cater to the needs of the locals and the occasional traveller seeking respite, their shopfronts offering a glimpse into a community that values continuity. The nearby mountain ranges, cloaked in bushland, offer a wilder counterpoint, a reminder of the ancient custodians of this country and a haven for its diverse wildlife.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Farringdon, 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 Farringdon, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Farringdon 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 Farringdon 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. |