Goorianawa, 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 Goorianawa, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Goorianawa |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Warrumbungle Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.13344 |
| Longitude | 148.98399 |
| Population | 29 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 249.2 km² |
| Elevation | 401 m |
| Postcode | 2396 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 369 km northwest |
Goorianawa is a locality in the Warrumbungle Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 29. The locality covers an area of 249.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 401 m above sea level. It lies approximately 369 km northwest of Sydney. Goorianawa is located at 31.1334°S, 148.9840°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2396. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Goorianawa rests in a landscape of dry, sun-baked earth, where the vastness of the Australian sky presses down on rolling plains punctuated by ancient, weathered rock formations. It lies 132.2 km north-north-east of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 15°T), and is situated 29.7 km north-west of Coonabarabran. The air here carries the scent of dry grasses and the subtle, dusty perfume of eucalyptus, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very fabric of the land. Mallee scrub dots the horizon, a hardy vegetation that has learned to thrive in the arid conditions, and the distant silhouette of the Warrumbungle Ranges provides a dramatic backdrop, their rugged peaks catching the last rays of the setting sun in hues of ochre and deep purple. The silence here is profound, broken only by the whisper of the wind and the occasional call of a bird, a quietude that allows the immense scale of the country to truly impress itself upon the observer.
The history of Goorianawa is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of the region, a story told in the weathered timber of old shearing sheds and the enduring presence of sheep grazing on the open country. For generations, this land has sustained those who have worked it, its economy built on the back of wool and livestock, a testament to the resilience of those who have made their lives here. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, a growing appreciation for the natural beauty of the Warrumbungle Shire has brought a subtle shift, with travellers seeking the quiet allure of the bush and the breathtaking stargazing opportunities afforded by the clear, unpolluted skies. The distinctive character of Goorianawa is one of quiet endurance and a deep connection to the land, a place where the past and present coexist under a sky that seems to stretch into infinity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Goorianawa, 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 Goorianawa, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Goorianawa includes the postcode (2396), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Warrumbungle 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 Goorianawa 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. |