Googong, 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 Googong, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Googong |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.44011 |
| Longitude | 149.22476 |
| Population | 2,650 |
| Density | 35.7 /km² |
| Area | 74.2 km² |
| Elevation | 787 m |
| Postcode | 2620 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 252 km southwest |
Googong is a locality in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,650. The locality covers an area of 74.2 km², giving a population density of about 35.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 787 m above sea level. It lies approximately 252 km southwest of Sydney. Googong is located at 35.4401°S, 149.2248°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2620. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Googong unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, a place where the Australian bushland gracefully meets the encroaching shapes of modern living. It lies 89.8 km south-south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 210°T), and is situated 10.3 km south-east of Jerrabomberra. The air here, especially in the cool mornings, carries the faint, clean scent of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the native flora that still claims significant territory. Broad, open skies dominate, often painted with a palette of soft blues and whites during the day, transitioning to fiery oranges and purples as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long, dancing shadows across the undulating terrain. The land itself feels sturdy, unpretentious, a gentle rise and fall that suggests both resilience and a quiet invitation to explore.
Historically, the area around Googong has been shaped by the needs of agriculture and the steady flow of water. The construction of the Googong Dam, a prominent feature in the region, fundamentally altered the local geography, creating a vital reservoir that now serves as a focal point for recreation and water security. This dam, more than just a piece of infrastructure, has become a defining element of Googong's identity, drawing visitors for boating, fishing, and simply enjoying the expansive water views. The local economy, while not driven by a singular industry, benefits from the proximity to larger centres, with many residents commuting, while others maintain an engagement with the land through smaller-scale farming and grazing operations, a continuation of the pastoral traditions that have long defined this part of New South Wales.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Googong, 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 Googong, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Googong includes the postcode (2620), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Queanbeyan-Palerang 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 Googong 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. |