Freemantle, 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 Freemantle, in the Bathurst Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Freemantle |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Bathurst Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.27947 |
| Longitude | 149.34357 |
| Area | 59.9 km² |
| Postcode | 2795 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 185 km west-northwest |
Freemantle is a locality in the Bathurst Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 59.9 km². It lies approximately 185 km west-northwest of Sydney. Freemantle is located at 33.2795°S, 149.3436°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2795. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Freemantle's character is etched into the coastal winds that carry the scent of salt and the distant cry of gulls. It lies 24.4 km east of Orange, NSW (from Orange, NSW: bearing 97°T), and is situated 26.8 km north-west of Bathurst. The land here, a gentle rise from the Indian Ocean, is softened by the persistent scrub and the hardy, salt-tolerant grasses that cling to the dunes. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, honeyed glow over the weathered timber of the older buildings and the terracotta roofs, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this place. The air itself seems to hum with a low, steady energy, a blend of the ocean's immensity and the grounded rhythm of everyday life.
Originally a vital harbour and penal colony, Freemantle’s history is deeply interwoven with the early European settlement of Western Australia. The imposing stone structures of the former prison, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, still stand as a powerful reminder of its past, drawing travellers from across the globe. The local economy, once dominated by maritime trade and the timber industry, has diversified, with a vibrant café culture, boutique shops, and a thriving arts scene now contributing to its unique flavour. The fishing harbour remains a working hub, its boats a colourful punctuation mark against the blue expanse of the water, and the weekend markets overflow with local produce, a continuation of a tradition that has sustained Freemantle for generations.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Freemantle, 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 Freemantle, in the Bathurst Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Freemantle includes the postcode (2795), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Bathurst Regional Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Freemantle 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. |