Gol Gol, 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 Gol Gol, in the Wentworth Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Gol Gol |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wentworth Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.17016 |
| Longitude | 142.22323 |
| Population | 1,956 |
| Density | 100.5 /km² |
| Area | 19.5 km² |
| Elevation | 62 m |
| Postcode | 2738 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 829 km west |
Gol Gol is a locality in the Wentworth Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,956. The locality covers an area of 19.5 km², giving a population density of about 100.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 62 m above sea level. It lies approximately 829 km west of Sydney. Gol Gol is located at 34.1702°S, 142.2232°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2738. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Gol Gol rests on the fertile plains where the mighty Murray River, a lifeblood of the south-west, carves its sinuous path. It lies 9.3 km east-north-east of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 61°T), and is situated 9.3 km north-north-east of Irymple. The land here is a study in subtle gradations of ochre and rust, softened by the persistent green of irrigated crops that stretch towards a sky that often burns a fierce, cloudless blue. Gum trees, their bark peeling in papery scrolls, stand sentinel along the riverbanks, their leaves whispering secrets on the infrequent breeze. The air itself carries a dry, earthy scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and the faint sweetness of ripening fruit, a constant reminder of the region's agricultural heart.
Historically, Gol Gol owes its existence to the bounty of the Murray, a waterway that has sustained life and commerce for generations. The development of irrigation, particularly around the turn of the 20th century, transformed this stretch of river country into a productive agricultural hub. Today, orchards heavy with peaches, apricots, and citrus trees dominate the landscape, their meticulously tended rows a testament to the enduring spirit of the farmers who call Gol Gol home. The river itself remains a focal point, not just for its economic significance in irrigating the land, but as a place for recreation, where the water's surface, often mirroring the vast sky, provides a quiet counterpoint to the industriousness of the surrounding farms.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gol Gol, 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 Gol Gol, in the Wentworth Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Gol Gol includes the postcode (2738), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wentworth Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Gol Gol 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. |