Gingkin, 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 Gingkin, in the Oberon Council local government area.
| Locality | Gingkin |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Oberon Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.89038 |
| Longitude | 149.97115 |
| Population | 75 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 140.7 km² |
| Elevation | 1259 m |
| Postcode | 2787 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 114 km west |
Gingkin is a locality in the Oberon Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 75. The locality covers an area of 140.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 1259 m above sea level. It lies approximately 114 km west of Sydney. Gingkin is located at 33.8904°S, 149.9711°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2787. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Gingkin rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the earth’s ochre tones bleed into the scrubby greens of hardy native bush. It lies 63.8 km south-east of Bathurst, NSW (from Bathurst, NSW: bearing 145°T), and is situated 25.2 km south-south-east of Oberon. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, cradle Gingkin, their slopes a patchwork of weathered grey rock and resilient grasses that shimmer with a dry, golden light in the afternoon sun. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of eucalyptus mingled with the dry, mineral tang of the soil, a fragrance that speaks of enduring resilience and a deep connection to the land. Silence often reigns, broken only by the rustle of wind through the gum leaves or the distant cry of a hawk circling high above, a stillness that seems to absorb the very sounds of the wider world.
The history of Gingkin is etched into its very bones, a story whispered by the weathered timber of its few remaining old buildings and the quiet dignity of its inhabitants. Once, this valley pulsed with the hopeful energy of prospectors, their dreams of gold drawn from the rich seams beneath the earth, though the fever has long since abated, leaving behind only the ghosts of their endeavours. Today, the local economy is a quieter affair, anchored by the patient work of sheep farmers whose flocks graze the undulating pastures, their wool a vital contribution to the region’s livelihood. The gentle rhythm of life in Gingkin is set by the seasons and the needs of the land, a stark contrast to the clamour of cities, offering a profound sense of peace to those who find their way to its unassuming heart.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gingkin, 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 Gingkin, in the Oberon Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Gingkin includes the postcode (2787), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Oberon 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 Gingkin 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. |