Glen Fergus, 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 Glen Fergus, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Glen Fergus |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Monaro Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.21667 |
| Longitude | 149.24387 |
| Population | 6 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 59.4 km² |
| Elevation | 890 m |
| Postcode | 2630 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 316 km southwest |
Glen Fergus is a locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 6. The locality covers an area of 59.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 890 m above sea level. It lies approximately 316 km southwest of Sydney. Glen Fergus is located at 36.2167°S, 149.2439°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2630. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Glen Fergus lies cradled in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the Monaro tablelands begin their gentle descent. It lies 169.4 km south-south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 195°T), and is situated 11.4 km east-north-east of Cooma. The land here is a patchwork of emerald pastures and ochre earth, dissected by meandering creeks that glint like silver threads under the vast Australian sky. Ancient, gnarled gum trees, their bark peeling in papery sheets, stand sentinel over the rolling hills, their branches reaching towards a heavens that can shift from the crisp blue of a winter morning to the bruised purple of an approaching storm with startling speed. The air carries the clean, sharp scent of eucalyptus and damp soil, a fragrance that speaks of deep roots and a landscape that has endured for millennia. Even in the quietest moments, a subtle hum of insect life and the distant bleating of sheep create a living symphony, a testament to the vital pulse of the country.
The story of Glen Fergus is etched in the weathered timber of its few remaining original buildings and the quiet resilience of its inhabitants. This was a place where hardy pioneers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, carved out a life from the wilderness, their efforts evident in the stone walls that still trace the boundaries of old holdings. The local economy, once dominated by wool and cattle grazing, retains a strong connection to the land, though a growing interest in artisanal produce and boutique tourism is beginning to diversify its character. The annual Glen Fergus Country Fair, a tradition stretching back generations, remains a focal point, bringing together families from across the region to celebrate local talent, share home-grown bounty, and keep alive the spirit of community that defines this corner of the Monaro.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glen Fergus, 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 Glen Fergus, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Glen Fergus includes the postcode (2630), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Monaro 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 Glen Fergus 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. |