Goobarragandra, 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 Goobarragandra, in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area.
| Locality | Goobarragandra |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Valleys Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.45741 |
| Longitude | 148.51702 |
| Population | 71 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 505.1 km² |
| Elevation | 402 m |
| Postcode | 2720 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 303 km southwest |
Goobarragandra 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 71. The locality covers an area of 505.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 402 m above sea level. It lies approximately 303 km southwest of Sydney. Goobarragandra is located at 35.4574°S, 148.5170°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2720. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Goobarragandra rests in a fold of the Tumut River valley, where the land begins its patient ascent towards the higher country. It lies 135.6 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 234°T), and is situated 29.6 km east-south-east of Tumut. The air here carries the clean scent of eucalypt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding bushland. Rolling hills, painted in shades of olive and ochre, give way to steeper slopes cloaked in dense forests of stringybark and mountain ash, their grey-green foliage a familiar landmark against the vast Australian sky. The Tumut River itself, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the landscape, its banks fringed with willows and the occasional sturdy gum, providing a vital artery to the region. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in shifting patterns on the forest floor, illuminating patches of ferns and the occasional flash of a kookaburra’s wing.
The history of Goobarragandra is deeply entwined with the land’s bounty. For generations, this valley has supported agriculture, with grazing properties dotting the gentler inclines where sheep and cattle thrive on the rich pastures. Closer to the river, orchards have long flourished, their trees heavy with apples and stone fruits in season, a testament to the fertile soil and reliable water source. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of land and livelihood, carved out a life here, their efforts shaping the character of Goobarragandra into a place of quiet resilience. While no major mining operations defined its past, the earth’s resources have always been central, from the timber felled for building to the water that irrigates the crops. The pace of life here is measured, dictated by the seasons and the demands of the land, a rhythm that has persisted through the years, creating a strong sense of place for those who call Goobarragandra home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Goobarragandra, 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 Goobarragandra, in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Goobarragandra includes the postcode (2720), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Valleys 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 Goobarragandra 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. |