Greenlands, Snowy Monaro Regional Council, New South Wales
Greenlands, 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 Greenlands, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Greenlands |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Monaro Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.51779 |
| Longitude | 149.45282 |
| Area | 61.4 km² |
| Postcode | 2631 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 335 km south-southwest |
Greenlands is a locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 61.4 km². It lies approximately 335 km south-southwest of Sydney. Greenlands is located at 36.5178°S, 149.4528°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2631. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Greenlands unfolds as a landscape of muted greens and ochres, where rolling country gives way to broader, flatter expanses under a vast, often cerulean sky. It lies 198.7 km south of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 187°T), and is situated 13.0 km north-north-west of Bemboka. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of eucalyptus and dry grass, a constant reminder of the wilder country that lies beyond the cultivated fields. Here and there, stands of hardy native trees punctuate the paddocks, their branches reaching out like ancient, weathered hands. The very texture of the land suggests resilience, a quiet persistence against the elements, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, has a way of softening the edges of everything, casting long, gentle shadows that paint the earth in hues of gold and violet.
The story of Greenlands is intrinsically tied to the earth, a narrative of sheep and cattle grazing on the fertile soils that have sustained generations. This pastoral heritage remains the lifeblood of Greenlands, evident in the sturdy woolsheds and the patient rhythm of the farming year. While the immediate vicinity might not boast grand historical monuments, the history is etched into the land itself, in the well-worn tracks and the enduring spirit of the families who have made their lives here. The local economy, though largely agricultural, also finds a quiet strength in supporting services, a small but vital centre catering to the needs of the surrounding properties and the travellers who pass through, drawn by the promise of open spaces and a genuine country welcome.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Greenlands, 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 Greenlands, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Greenlands includes the postcode (2631), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Monaro 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 Greenlands 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. |