Gadara, 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 Gadara, in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area.
| Locality | Gadara |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Valleys Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.30877 |
| Longitude | 148.12806 |
| Population | 48 |
| Density | 1.0 /km² |
| Area | 47.0 km² |
| Elevation | 333 m |
| Postcode | 2720 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 324 km west-southwest |
Gadara is a locality in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 48. The locality covers an area of 47.0 km², giving a population density of about 1.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 333 m above sea level. It lies approximately 324 km west-southwest of Sydney. Gadara is located at 35.3088°S, 148.1281°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2720. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Gadara rests in a fold of the Snowy Valleys, where the land rises and falls with a quiet, persistent grace. It lies 143.8 km north-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 51°T), and is situated 9.9 km west of Tumut. The country here is a mosaic of verdant pastures, often softened by a fine mist in the early mornings, giving the air a crisp, clean scent that carries the faintest hint of eucalyptus. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of native bushland and cultivated paddocks, march towards the horizon, their contours defined by the subtle shift of light as the sun arcs across the sky. The colour palette is dominated by the deep greens of the grasses and trees, punctuated by the ochre of exposed earth and the pale blues of distant ridges, particularly striking when the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, casting long, languid shadows across the terrain.
The history of Gadara is tied to the land, first shaped by the traditional custodians and later by the hardy settlers who sought to tame its wild beauty. Sheep and cattle grazing form the backbone of the local economy, the bleating of lambs and the lowing of cattle a familiar soundtrack to the days. Small-scale agriculture, including fruit orchards that burst with colour in their respective seasons, also contributes to the region's character, offering a taste of the valley's bounty. While not a bustling centre, Gadara possesses a quiet resilience, a sense of place that has endured through changing times, its enduring appeal lying in its unpretentious connection to the earth and the simple, honest rhythm of life lived close to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gadara, 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 Gadara, in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Gadara includes the postcode (2720), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Valleys 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 Gadara 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. |