Goolma, 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 Goolma, in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Goolma |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Western Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.30437 |
| Longitude | 149.22626 |
| Population | 103 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 244.5 km² |
| Elevation | 414 m |
| Postcode | 2852 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 254 km northwest |
Goolma is a locality in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 103. The locality covers an area of 244.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 414 m above sea level. It lies approximately 254 km northwest of Sydney. Goolma is located at 32.3044°S, 149.2263°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2852. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Goolma unfolds across a landscape where the rich, ochre-coloured earth rolls out under a sky that often holds a profound, almost startling blue. It lies 57.3 km east of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 93°T), and is situated 29.1 km west-north-west of Gulgong. The terrain, a gentle undulation of sparse grazing land punctuated by hardy eucalypts and scattered acacia, speaks of resilience and a quiet endurance. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of warm earth and the faint, sweet perfume of native grasses, particularly noticeable as the sun begins its descent, casting long, softened shadows that deepen the contours of the land. It is a place where the vastness of the Australian sky feels palpable, a constant, silent presence above the scattered homesteads and the occasional glint of corrugated iron.
The history of Goolma is intrinsically tied to the pastoral industry that has long defined its character, with sheep grazing and cattle breeding forming the backbone of its local economy. Generations have worked this land, their lives shaped by its seasons and its demands, a legacy evident in the weathered fences and the sturdy, unpretentious farm buildings that dot the countryside. While not a centre of significant mineral extraction, the discovery of gold in neighbouring areas during the colonial era brought a transient influx of prospectors, a ripple of excitement that briefly altered the quietude of the region. Today, Goolma continues its steady existence, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have made their home in this particular corner of the Mid-Western region, maintaining a pace of life that allows for contemplation and a deep connection to the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Goolma, 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 Goolma, in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Goolma includes the postcode (2852), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Western Regional 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 Goolma 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. |