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| Locality | Glenbawn |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Upper Hunter Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.07617 |
| Longitude | 151.01988 |
| Population | 68 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 114.2 km² |
| Elevation | 239 m |
| Postcode | 2337 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 200 km north |
Glenbawn is a locality in the Upper Hunter Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 68. The locality covers an area of 114.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 239 m above sea level. It lies approximately 200 km north of Sydney. Glenbawn is located at 32.0762°S, 151.0199°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2337. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Glenbawn lies cradled by the undulating slopes of the Upper Hunter, a landscape painted in broad strokes of ochre earth and eucalyptus green. It lies 88.9 km north-west of Maitland, NSW (from Maitland, NSW: bearing 326°T), and is situated 14.5 km east of Scone. Here, the air carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked grass, a perfume that clings to the very stones and whispers of the vastness beyond. The land rolls and dips, a gentle yielding to the ancient forces that shaped it, its contours softened by the passage of countless seasons. In the late afternoon, the light spills across the paddocks, a liquid gold that catches the fine dust motes dancing in the quiet air, imbuing the scene with a profound, almost sacred stillness.
This country around Glenbawn has long been a place of sustenance, echoing with the hoofbeats of cattle and the rumble of tractors that have worked its fertile soil for generations. The economy here remains deeply tied to the land, with broadacre farming and grazing forming the backbone of its character, a quiet diligence that underpins the lives of its inhabitants. The nearby Glenbawn Dam, a significant reservoir, offers a shimmering blue expanse that draws anglers and water sports enthusiasts, a modern counterpoint to the timeless agricultural pursuits. The history of this region is written in the weathered fences and the sturdy farmhouses, a testament to resilience and a deep-rooted connection to this particular corner of New South Wales.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Glenbawn, New South Wales. 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 Glenbawn, in the Upper Hunter Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Glenbawn includes the postcode (2337), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Upper Hunter Shire 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 Glenbawn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |